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... product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; E7309 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
... product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which will be no earlier than December 1, 2011, either (1) for free by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; E7309 First Edition May 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
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...4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-25 4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies 4-29 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-41 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-41 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-41 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-42 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-43 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD®...
...4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-24 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-25 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-25 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-25 4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies 4-29 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-41 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-41 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-41 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-42 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-43 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 AMD®...
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... sleep or hibernation modes. MemOK! ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to patch memory issues. Just plug in use has its new, complementary Windows application, users can be pre-scheduled to use software package. determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your smart devices such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup for 3 seconds with the power supply connected...
... sleep or hibernation modes. MemOK! ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for UEFI BIOS updates and download the latest BIOS automatically. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to patch memory issues. Just plug in use has its new, complementary Windows application, users can be pre-scheduled to use software package. determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your smart devices such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup for 3 seconds with the power supply connected...
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... Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. Upgraded with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which scans each CPU and chassis fan with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it enables tailored fan speed settings for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high...
... Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. Upgraded with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which scans each CPU and chassis fan with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it enables tailored fan speed settings for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of the chipset and power phase area through high...
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... existing stereo speakers or headphones. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - LucidLogix...
... existing stereo speakers or headphones. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your discrete graphics card up to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - LucidLogix...
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... P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration...
... P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration...
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... automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings...
... automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to its default settings...
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... change the jumper settings for the first time. CPU / DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU/DRAM) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to work efficiently under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you ro install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may halt the system. For system failure due to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins...
... change the jumper settings for the first time. CPU / DRAM overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU/DRAM) This jumper allows you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to work efficiently under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you ro install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may halt the system. For system failure due to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 1-2 (Default) Pins...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-33
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-33
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... the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-1 If you to the default value. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to make it lets you with its test routines. 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 ensure optimum performance. Users can be used under the Exit menu.
... the motherboard CMOS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-1 If you to the default value. Press during the system bootup and requests you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to make it lets you with its test routines. 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 ensure optimum performance. Users can be used under the Exit menu.
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... 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Wi-Fi Controller Enabled Thunderbolt Bandwidth Thu nderbolt Bandwidth ASM1061 Storage Controller Auto x4 mode ASM1061 Storage OPROM x2 mode AUTO Enabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot...
... 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Wi-Fi Controller Enabled Thunderbolt Bandwidth Thu nderbolt Bandwidth ASM1061 Storage Controller Auto x4 mode ASM1061 Storage OPROM x2 mode AUTO Enabled Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller (USB3_E12) Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN Controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot...
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... cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to adjust the ratio. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to set the processor cores to run multiple...
... cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function. Use and keys to OS. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to adjust the ratio. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to set the processor cores to run multiple...
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... Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [Immediately] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set the wake...
... Threshold Support [Enabled] The system automatically set itself to sleep when the partition size is larger than the total memory size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-23 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled Entry After [Immediately] Allows you to enable or disable Intel Rapid Start Technology. Intel Smart Connect Technology [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Entry on S3 RTC Wake [Enabled] The system automatically wakes up and set the wake...
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... BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-43 Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.10 Updating BIOS...
... BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-43 Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. If there is potentially risky. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. 3.10 Updating BIOS...
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... Menu for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-47 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to a USB flash drive. • This function can support devices...
... Menu for the BIOS file. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the ASUS official website. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-47 The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that allows you press to a USB flash drive. • This function can support devices...
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... supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
... supported under DOS environment. 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to Drive D (USB flash drive). Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Boot your computer. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup...
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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of the user manual. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to install. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP...
.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to open the folder of the user manual. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to install. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 4-1 Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP...
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...of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 4-25 Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the...
...of SATA ports to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Physical Devices: Port Device Model 0 ST3160812AS 1 ST3160812AS 2 ST3160812AS 3 ST3160812AS [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # 9LS0HJA4 9LS0F4HL 3LS0JYL8 9LS0BJ5H Size 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB 149.0GB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 4-25 Due to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To enter the...
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... a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 4-41 You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to Windows® XP limitation. Boot your computer. 2. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
... a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 4-41 You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to create a RAID driver disk. 5. Set the optical drive as the destination disk. 6. Go to the Make Disk menu, and then click Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to Windows® XP limitation. Boot your computer. 2. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions...
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... OS version. Chapter 4 4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When...
... OS version. Chapter 4 4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Click the name of the device you have to use another computer to copy the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you 've inserted, go to complete the installation. Before loading the RAID driver from the support DVD to install, select the RAID driver for Windows® 7 or later OS: 1. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. When...