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... USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
... USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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...computer a faster wake-up to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. The P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT affords greater convenience to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with hard drive capacity, operating up response time, while ... than a hard drive-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is in total. The capacity of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-3 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset natively supports the latest Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering ...
...computer a faster wake-up to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. The P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT affords greater convenience to a more efficient computing experience. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with hard drive capacity, operating up response time, while ... than a hard drive-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is in total. The capacity of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-3 Extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s Support The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset natively supports the latest Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering ...
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...content, music and photos from the PC on your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi connectivity, the perfect match for complete comfort. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5 Wi-Fi GO! Using natural gestures, you can also connect a DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI or VGA display with a ..., an HD video capture device and even an HD display to a single Thunderbolt chain while maintaining maximum throughput. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Thunderbolt Technology Onboard An industry first, ASUS has placed Thunderbolt I/O technology onboard, and are set up to six devices without an extra ...
...content, music and photos from the PC on your DLNA devices via Wi-Fi connectivity, the perfect match for complete comfort. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5 Wi-Fi GO! Using natural gestures, you can also connect a DisplayPort, DVI, HDMI or VGA display with a ..., an HD video capture device and even an HD display to a single Thunderbolt chain while maintaining maximum throughput. Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Thunderbolt Technology Onboard An industry first, ASUS has placed Thunderbolt I/O technology onboard, and are set up to six devices without an extra ...
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...Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy info for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. New F3 Shortcut for most customizable settings for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. Not only ...by yourself. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight.
...Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy info for users who wish to reduce noise levels to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. New F3 Shortcut for most customizable settings for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. Not only ...by yourself. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight.
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ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9 This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9 This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-11 DS Timing Voltage G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-11 DS Timing Voltage G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL GEIL Hynix Hynix KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGSTON KINGSTON...
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Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Chapter 2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_2 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_3 slot ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-13 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...or opencase system. A messgae 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. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the..., turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 function. • The MemOK! 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. switch to boot after ...
...or opencase system. A messgae 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. If the test fails, the system reboots and test the..., turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! This is not properly installed. Press and hold the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 function. • The MemOK! 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to enhance system performance. 1. switch to boot after ...
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... the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-17 Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the...
... the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-17 Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the...
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EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-19 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-19 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4.
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... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-21 function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and...
... CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-21 function. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and...
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... the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
... the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23 Chapter 2 • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1.
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Refer to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-25 3. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ...
Refer to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-25 3. ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ...
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... will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB1314) These connectors are...; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1112; 6. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-27
... will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB1314) These connectors are...; These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1112; 6. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-27
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Connect one orientation. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • ...
Connect one orientation. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to this connector. • ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-31 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system ...
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-31 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the system ...
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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 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.