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... ROM utility 4-27 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-31 4.6.2 Creating a RAID 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...
... ROM utility 4-27 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-31 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-31 4.6.2 Creating a RAID 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...
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... up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with PCIe x1 and x4 devies) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU...resolution up to the physical characteristics of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports Lucid MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu® Universal MVPTM supports Windows® 7 Operating Systems. 1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot (blue at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black ...
... up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with PCIe x1 and x4 devies) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU...resolution up to the physical characteristics of 1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology Supports Lucid MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu® Universal MVPTM supports Windows® 7 Operating Systems. 1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot (blue at x16 mode) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot (black ...
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Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. AI Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at ...panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - TurboV - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - 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...
Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) *The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. AI Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 ports at the mid-board and 2 ports at ...panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - TurboV - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - 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...
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...174; Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with the cloud, leading to a more...best signal quality. Saving your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will be installed on Windows® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must -have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well...
...174; Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 PCIe 3.0 Ready PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with the cloud, leading to a more...best signal quality. Saving your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will be installed on Windows® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must -have feature for users who wish to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well...
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...; can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! Quick and easy information for complete insight. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB ...and system load. Designed for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you ...
...; can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! Quick and easy information for complete insight. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Chapter 1 Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The stylish heatsink features a 0-dB ...and system load. Designed for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you ...
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... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 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 feature is supported by 3rd...
... product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. This is in regards to energy consumptions. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 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 feature is supported by 3rd...
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...a maximum of the following: - For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any 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 details, refer to the Microsoft® support ...
...a maximum of the following: - For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is dependent on the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for single-channel operation. • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you do any 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 details, refer to the Microsoft® support ...
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... the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is not properly installed. MemOK! Replace the ...the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to enhance system performance. 1. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
... the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is not properly installed. MemOK! Replace the ...the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to enhance system performance. 1. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, ...
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...configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. 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 the ...3.5.3 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
...configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. 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 the ...3.5.3 SATA Configuration for a serial (COM) port. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX USB3_34 P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Before creating a RAID set the... RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before...
Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX USB3_34 P8Z77-V LX USB3.0 Front panel connector You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this USB 3.0 connector, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Before creating a RAID set the... RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Z77-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before...
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... on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strong recommend that... 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. HDMI port 10. Audio I . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 * and **: Refer to the tables on two monitors. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-37 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3.
... on the next page for LAN port LED and audio port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver installation. • USB 3.0 devices can only be used as data storage only. • We strong recommend that... 3.0 ports 1 and 2 7. HDMI port 10. Audio I . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 * and **: Refer to the tables on two monitors. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-37 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 3.
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3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ... Boot Tool Launch Realtek PXE OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to...
3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized ... Boot Tool Launch Realtek PXE OPROM →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to...
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.... Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Navigation... the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the menu screen are items that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu...
.... Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the submenu, select the item and press . Navigation... the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. General help At the top right corner of the field opposite the item. Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a list of the menu screen are items that the item has a submenu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu...
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...-on the number of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-27 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do so. Boot Override...
...-on the number of the following: - Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-27 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do so. Boot Override...
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...BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you press , a ...confirmation window appears. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you select this option from one of the ...
...BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Chapter 3 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from the Exit menu. Select Yes to save or discard your selections, choose this option or if you press , a ...confirmation window appears. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. ASUS EZ Mode This option allows you select this option from one of the ...
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...'s failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this chapter...ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows...
...'s failure to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to boot. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this chapter...ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in Windows...
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... BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. You can decide whether to change the ...boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. From the...
... BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to change the BIOS boot logo. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 Click Yes if you want to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. You can decide whether to change the ...boot logo or No to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Chapter 3 3. From the...
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... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-1 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk...supports. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for reference only. ...
... contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to install. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-1 Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk...supports. The Manual menu contains the list of supplementary user manuals. Click each menu tab and select the items you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for reference only. ...
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...with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. The AI Suite II...; notification area. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 Click the icon to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning ...
...with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Follow the onscreen instructions to the optical drive. The AI Suite II...; notification area. View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you enter the Windows® operating system (OS). Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 Click the icon to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning ...
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...TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Advanced Mode Click to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that... the system unstable. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items...
...TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Advanced Mode Click to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that... the system unstable. TurboV TurboV allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in WIndows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items...