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... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you encounter any warranty. 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. Copies of ... do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to duly provide complete source code as defined in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
... OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you encounter any warranty. 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. Copies of ... do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to duly provide complete source code as defined in this information. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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...ASUS Update utility 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 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 the software manuals... Agent Configuration 3-25 3.5.5 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 3-27 3.5.6 USB Configuration 3-29 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-30 3.5.8 APM 3-33 3.5.9 Network stack 3-34 3.6 Monitor menu 3-35 3.7 Boot menu 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-40...
...ASUS Update utility 3-43 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-46 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-47 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-48 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 the software manuals... Agent Configuration 3-25 3.5.5 Intel(R) Thunderbolt 3-27 3.5.6 USB Configuration 3-29 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-30 3.5.8 APM 3-33 3.5.9 Network stack 3-34 3.6 Monitor menu 3-35 3.7 Boot menu 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-40...
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... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by...
... sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by...
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... properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout 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...
... properly, take note of the following symbols used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. Conventions used throughout 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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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-1 Before you 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 are for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit...
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-1 Before you 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 are for reference only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit...
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...to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to manually adjust the voltage levels, offering easier power control and better power-saving solutions via the ASUS AI Suite II utility. It allows you to set the system to auto-tune the settings for fast.../extreme performance or to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. Enable the SMART DIGI+ key with a single click and adjust CPU ratios manually in Half...
...to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to manually adjust the voltage levels, offering easier power control and better power-saving solutions via the ASUS AI Suite II utility. It allows you to set the system to auto-tune the settings for fast.../extreme performance or to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. Enable the SMART DIGI+ key with a single click and adjust CPU ratios manually in Half...
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... frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 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. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips...
... frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 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. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips...
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...or opencase system. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds... that are incompatible with ones recommended 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. If the test fails, the system... settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15
...or opencase system. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds... that are incompatible with ones recommended 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. If the test fails, the system... settings to boot and load BIOS default settings. function. • The MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15
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... the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in 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...
... the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode item in 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...
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... connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard...
... connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard...
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... controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive. Rear Speaker Out - Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-47 LAN ports...
... controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive. Rear Speaker Out - Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-47 LAN ports...
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...for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 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...ensure system compatibility and stability. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run this user manual refers to the default value. If you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or...
...for reference purposes only, and may result to instability or failure to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 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...ensure system compatibility and stability. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to run this user manual refers to the default value. If you change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard or...
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... supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] This item allows for the system. The following two items appear only when you to select the CPU overclocking options...
... supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] This item allows for the system. The following two items appear only when you to select the CPU overclocking options...
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Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-9 The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows ...1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows ...
Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-9 The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed: DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows ...1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows ...
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... production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your CPU model. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
... production. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your CPU model. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio.
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... the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions..., and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to Extreme and Manual Mode. Probe] - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response...
... the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to control the power phase based on your CPU specification. The thermal conditions..., and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to Extreme and Manual Mode. Probe] - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response...
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... the O.C. Use the and keys to integrate graphics loading. The iGPU working voltage decreases to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set a fixed DRAM frequency. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Assign... a fixed high DRAM frequency to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual], and allows you to adjust the value. A higher value gets a higher CPU voltage and great performance but increases the CPU and ...
... the O.C. Use the and keys to integrate graphics loading. The iGPU working voltage decreases to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set a fixed DRAM frequency. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Assign... a fixed high DRAM frequency to set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual], and allows you to adjust the value. A higher value gets a higher CPU voltage and great performance but increases the CPU and ...
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... voltage. Refer to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-17 The values range from 0.005V to set the ...make the system unstable. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.8V to enlarge the O.C. DO ...
... voltage. Refer to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage to [Manual Mode] and allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-17 The values range from 0.005V to set the ...make the system unstable. DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.8V to enlarge the O.C. DO ...
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... with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.80V to 1.99V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
... with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.80V to 1.99V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU PLL Voltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels...
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... BCLK Recovery [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-19 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you switch the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper to enable, the CPU Manual Voltage and DRAM Voltage increases to a maximum 2.3V range. The values range from... 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Manual Votlage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage White 0.8V-1.04V 0.005V...
... BCLK Recovery [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-19 DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA/B [Auto] Allows you switch the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper to enable, the CPU Manual Voltage and DRAM Voltage increases to a maximum 2.3V range. The values range from... 0.395x to [Enabled] for EMI control. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Manual Votlage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage White 0.8V-1.04V 0.005V...