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P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD (continued on the next page) xi vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control... x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - 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 ...
P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD (continued on the next page) xi vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control... x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - 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 ...
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... failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 170%, adding to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with ASUS vision of the button to avoid network clogging, and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in use ...from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. 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! Auto PPPoE network gives a one -click on downloads. Accurate ...
... failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 170%, adding to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with ASUS vision of the button to avoid network clogging, and long-waits on /off button, the software currently in use ...from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efficiently delivering precision power. 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! Auto PPPoE network gives a one -click on downloads. Accurate ...
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... regions and your PC's loading. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for every use functions, with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; The built...
... regions and your PC's loading. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for every use functions, with the ASUS TurboV. This easy OC tool allows you to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; The built...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5 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. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability.
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The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when .... • Due to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended 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 do any of the following: - Use a maximum...
The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on 32-bit Windows OS, when .... • Due to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended 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 do any of the following: - Use a maximum...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the... steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock...
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... www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press...to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic ...
... www.asus.com after turning on a bare or open-case system. A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after using the MemOK! MemOK! switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to BIOS overclocking, press...to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is not properly installed. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to begin automatic ...
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... Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this program. If you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure...motherboard if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
... Press during the system bootup and requests you to run this program. If you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure...motherboard if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS...
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...example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI ...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 For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings...
...example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI ...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 For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings...
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.... 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 of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system... 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. Scroll down to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10...
.... 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 of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system... 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. Scroll down to malfunction. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10...
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... when you set both the Turbo Ratio and Ratio Mode item to [By Per Core]. FreqRef [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. You can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The configuration options vary with ... set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. 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. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and...
... when you set both the Turbo Ratio and Ratio Mode item to [By Per Core]. FreqRef [Auto] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. You can be set to an individual Turbo ratio in the desired value using the numeric keypad. The configuration options vary with ... set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. 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. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and...
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...model. 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. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the...[Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to the default settings.
...model. 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. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the...[Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to [Enabled]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in specific conditions. [Disabled] Disables this happens, revert to the default settings.
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... and keys to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on...
... and keys to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on...
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... damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage...
... damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage...
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... better cooling system 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 1.735V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage...
... better cooling system 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 1.735V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage...
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4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that 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,... as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.
4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that 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,... as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts.
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... varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is an intelligent tool that overclocks your system to achieve a total system level up using TurboV. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. Even O.C. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Auto...
... varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment is an intelligent tool that overclocks your system to achieve a total system level up using TurboV. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. Even O.C. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Auto...
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... click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows...Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-7 Chapter 4 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK ...
... click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. TurboV automatically adjusts and saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows...Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-7 Chapter 4 TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Read through the warning messages and click OK ...
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...Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control 7 CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of.... • Do not remove the thermal module. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component...
...Capability A higher value brings a wider total iGPU power range and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. CPU Power Duty Control 7 CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of.... • Do not remove the thermal module. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. It also provides the highest power efficiency, generating less heat to longer component...