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... specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
... specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact...
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...enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin. The P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT affords greater convenience to 6X faster than USB 2.0. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with fresh content for selected applications, even when the ... sleep mode. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-3 Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state ...
...enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin. The P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT affords greater convenience to 6X faster than USB 2.0. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with fresh content for selected applications, even when the ... sleep mode. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-3 Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state ...
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...! 4. For example, in desktop with a smartphone or pad. -M otion control your PC with a one-stop , or create a music playing motion control profile. 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 type and click! 3. Featuring a maximum bi-directional speed of 10 Gbps... Wi-Fi connectivity, the perfect match for creating your network without the need for a hub or switch, that means less overheard for extreme graphics performance. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5
...! 4. For example, in desktop with a smartphone or pad. -M otion control your PC with a one-stop , or create a music playing motion control profile. 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 type and click! 3. Featuring a maximum bi-directional speed of 10 Gbps... Wi-Fi connectivity, the perfect match for creating your network without the need for a hub or switch, that means less overheard for extreme graphics performance. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5
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...and drop boot priorities. Quick and easy info for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls... an extremely silent and cooling experience with highly specific fan speed control. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- It reacts to near 0dB with the elegant appearance! New F3 Shortcut for most customizable settings for...
...and drop boot priorities. Quick and easy info for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls... an extremely silent and cooling experience with highly specific fan speed control. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- It reacts to near 0dB with the elegant appearance! New F3 Shortcut for most customizable settings for...
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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. 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. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9
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. 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. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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Chapter 2 P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX Part No. DIMM socket ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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. DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL GEIL GEIL KINGMAX Part No. DIMM socket ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7
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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. 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
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...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 This is ideal for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • ... performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to test one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. switch to memory tuning requirement,...
...in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 This is ideal for the exact location of the DRAM_LED. • ... performance when working on the computer. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to test one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. switch to memory tuning requirement,...
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... bootup. • You may change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-17 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
... bootup. • You may change the switch setting to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-17 EPU switch Turning this switch to Enable.
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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. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-19 3.
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... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
... the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... default. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through...
... default. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through...
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-25 ATAPI device is not supported. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-25 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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... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-27 USB1112; 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. Never connect a 1394 cable...
... USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-27 USB1112; 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. Never connect a 1394 cable...
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... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 8. Connect one orientation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-29
... power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. Chapter 2 8. Connect one orientation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-29
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... power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-31 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
... power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-31 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the system power, and...
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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.