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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.2.1 Before you proceed...12 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 iii
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary ix Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.2.1 Before you proceed...12 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 2-12 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections 2-14 2.3 Starting up for the first time 2-16 2.4 Turning off the computer 2-16 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 iii
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... 3-24 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-33 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-36 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-38 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...
... 3-24 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-33 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-36 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-38 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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4.3.11 4.3.12 4.3.13 ASUS Update 4-21 MyLogo2 4-22 Audio configurations 4-23 Chapter 5 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID ... Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 7-2 7.1.4 Installing the device drivers 7-3 7.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
4.3.11 4.3.12 4.3.13 ASUS Update 4-21 MyLogo2 4-22 Audio configurations 4-23 Chapter 5 RAID support 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 5-3 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-8 5.2.1 Creating a RAID ... Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 7-2 7.1.4 Installing the device drivers 7-3 7.1.5 Enabling the AMD® CrossFireX™ technology 7-3 Appendices Notices ...A-1 ASUS contact information A-4
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... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2:...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. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter ...
... This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. vii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2:...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. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter ...
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... later versions. Network iControl - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS UEFI BIOS - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for the CPU and iGPU - GPU Boost - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intel®...
... later versions. Network iControl - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vPCH: 190-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS UEFI BIOS - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) Digital Power Control: Digital power Design for the CPU and iGPU - GPU Boost - vDRAM Bus: 190-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intel®...
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P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Storage Form Factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ...ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, ...
P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Storage Form Factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports ...ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 4.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, ...
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..._USB12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 P8Z77-V LX2 PCIEX16_1 asmedia ASM1083 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 USB3_34 5 Intel® Z77 Super I/O ALC887 -VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 6 8Mb BIOS 7 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 COM1 CLRTC DRCT ...USB78 SB_PWR USB56 SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 8 Refer to 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-5
..._USB12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 P8Z77-V LX2 PCIEX16_1 asmedia ASM1083 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power 2 USB3_34 5 Intel® Z77 Super I/O ALC887 -VD2 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 6 8Mb BIOS 7 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2 COM1 CLRTC DRCT ...USB78 SB_PWR USB56 SATA3G_4 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 SPEAKER F_PANEL 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 7 8 Refer to 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-5
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... support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as one pair of ... - We suggest that you install the modules into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. P8Z77-V LX2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-15 or D.O.C.P.
... support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as one pair of ... - We suggest that you install the modules into either the blue slots or the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. P8Z77-V LX2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-15 or D.O.C.P.
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... the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8Z77-V LX2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-V LX2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can...
... the jumper again to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. P8Z77-V LX2 CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P8Z77-V LX2 Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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 clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can...
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... 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 LX2 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows®...Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to Chapter 5 RAID Support or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Intel® Z77 Serial...
... 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 LX2 SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows®...Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to Chapter 5 RAID Support or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Chapter 1 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Intel® Z77 Serial...
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... 5. By default, this connector. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to this connector is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module... the item to 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8Z77-V LX2 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97...
... 5. By default, this connector. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS setup to this connector is purchased separately. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module... the item to 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 4. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P8Z77-V LX2 AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97...
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... are set to 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-25 Refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA ... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel...
... are set to 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-25 Refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA ... details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel...
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.... 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ...followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to put the system on the BIOS setting. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case...
.... 3. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. Chapter 2 ...followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to put the system on the BIOS setting. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from orange to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case...
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... in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...
... in the following circumstances: • An error message appears on the screen during the system bootup and requests you change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-1 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot...
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...Exit Menu for information on how to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.2.5 Jumpers for details. •...you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or ...
...Exit Menu for information on how to guide you do not press , POST continues with its parameters. Entering BIOS Setup after POST To enter BIOS Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 1.2.5 Jumpers for details. •...you in using the first two options. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this option only if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the BIOS Setup program. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS menu screen The BIOS Setup program can change modes from the Exit menu or ...
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... installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V ...voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Selects...
... installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-3 Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. Displays the CPU/motherboard temperature, CPU/5V/3.3V/12V ...voltage output, CPU/chassis/power fan speed Selects the display language of the BIOS setup program Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode Chapter 3 Selects...
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...an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit..., then select Advanced Mode. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker ...
...an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for the detailed configurations. To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit..., then select Advanced Mode. Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker ...
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... the item and press . To change the value of a field, select it to display a list of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you can change...a menu item and press to select items in the menu and change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or...
... the item and press . To change the value of a field, select it to display a list of the selected item. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-5 Use key to capture the BIOS screen and save it and press to the removable storage device. You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you can change...a menu item and press to select items in the menu and change the value of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. Submenu items A greater than sign (>) before each item on any menu screen means that menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or...
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... Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 1.2.5 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... BIOS Setup program. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 • ...
... Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup See section 1.2.5 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. • The Administrator or User Password items on top of the... BIOS Setup program. 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you to set a password, these items show the default Not Installed. Chapter 3 • ...
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Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. From the Create New Password... press . 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-7 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From the Enter Current Password box, key...
Confirm the password when prompted. To clear the administrator password, follow the same steps as in the BIOS setup program. After you clear the password, the Administrator Password item on top of the screen shows Not Installed. From the Create New Password... press . 2. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. Select the User Password item and press . 2. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-7 Administrator Password If you have set a user password, you must enter the user password for accessing the system. From the Enter Current Password box, key...