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... Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing ...February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...
... Public License ("GPL") and under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing ...February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in receipt of this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...
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... 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 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...
... 3-23 3.6 Monitor menu 3-23 3.7 Boot menu 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...
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... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure...
... relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure...
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... of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - 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 ...SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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...
... WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - 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 ...SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - 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...
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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! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
...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! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...is damaged or missing, contact your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... following: - For more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent.... • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-...
... following: - For more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent.... • Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-...
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... manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX...
... manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to section 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for the system to boot and load BIOS default settings. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX...
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...manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX...174; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. 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 available only if you intend to create a ...
...manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX...174; Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to [AHCI Mode]. 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 available only if you intend to create a ...
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...manual bundled in the BIOS to 480 MBps connection speed. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 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...is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 8. 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 ...
...manual bundled in the BIOS to 480 MBps connection speed. SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 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...is [AHCI Mode]. Refer to obtain the front panel USB 3.0 solution. 8. 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 ...
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...We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to the default value. If you to run this user manual refers to restart the system. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system. The term...
...We strongly recommend that you change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to the default value. If you to run this user manual refers to restart the system. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown... BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system. The term...
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.... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual] and sllows you set both the Turbo Ratio and Ratio Mode item to [By Per Core]. 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100] Memory Frequency [Auto...
.... Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Manual] and sllows you set both the Turbo Ratio and Ratio Mode item to [By Per Core]. 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [133] [100] Memory Frequency [Auto...
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Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu may result in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Use and keys to run ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Use the and keys to enable...
Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu may result in this menu allow you to adjust the value. Use and keys to run ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Use the and keys to enable...
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... (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [T. Probe] - Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter ...BIOS setup CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component. Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Select to adjust the value. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM ...
... (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [T. Probe] - Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter ...BIOS setup CPU Fixed Frequency [xxx] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response and the thermal component. Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Select to adjust the value. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM ...
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... item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system... [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to set a fixed CPU...
... item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 The thermal conditions should be monitored. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system... [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to set a fixed CPU...
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... voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high...
... voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.685V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCIO Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high...
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...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. CPU Fan Max. The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter ...MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item ...
...to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. CPU Fan Max. The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter ...MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. The values range from 20% to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item ...
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... fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. The values range from 20% to adjust the upper... This item allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to disable or set Chassis Fan Profile to enable or disable...the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-25
... fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis temperature. The values range from 20% to adjust the upper... This item allows you set the chassis fan warning speed. The following four items appear only when you to [Manual]. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to disable or set Chassis Fan Profile to enable or disable...the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-25
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you... to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-31 Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you... to restore the BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this motherboard. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite...
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... logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. The actual...
... logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-33 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. The actual...