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...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line... or missing, contact 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 your package...
...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line... or missing, contact 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 your package...
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... Your computer can receive web updates with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. ... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wake-up to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for...
... Your computer can receive web updates with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-3 ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. ... 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wake-up to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT affords greater convenience to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved for...
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...Fi GO! Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can connect multiple native Thunderbolt storage devices, an HD video capture device and even an HD display to use . ASUS Wi-Fi GO! This function brings notebook-like convenience, by creating a virtual remote ... anywhere at home thanks to revolutionize the speed at which peripherals and displays operate. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! No sweat! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5 For example, users can move directionally to a single Thunderbolt chain while maintaining maximum throughput. leads the market by using your tablet's built-in...
...Fi GO! Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can connect multiple native Thunderbolt storage devices, an HD video capture device and even an HD display to use . ASUS Wi-Fi GO! This function brings notebook-like convenience, by creating a virtual remote ... anywhere at home thanks to revolutionize the speed at which peripherals and displays operate. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! No sweat! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5 For example, users can move directionally to a single Thunderbolt chain while maintaining maximum throughput. leads the market by using your tablet's built-in...
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...of cooling performance and low noise. All of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. ... also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with native support. Upgraded with Fan Auto...
...of cooling performance and low noise. All of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. ... also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with the elegant appearance! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with native support. Upgraded with Fan Auto...
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Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions.
Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 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 creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions.
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... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1
... you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 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.
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 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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...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7 A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.Skill G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ Patriot 8154A 1044(XMP) ...2x 2GB ) DS - 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - 2GB DS - 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP...
...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7 A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.Skill G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON OCZ Patriot 8154A 1044(XMP) ...2x 2GB ) DS - 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) DS - 2GB DS - 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - Chapter 2 P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-11 Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - 1.5 Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 - - 9 1.25 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - 1.5 Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 Micron D9LGQ - - Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - Micron D9LGK...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-11 Kingmax KFC8FNMXF-BXX-15A - - Micron IFD77 D9LGK - 1.5 Elpida J1108BDBG-DJ-F - 1.5 Kingston D1288JPNDPLD9U 9 1.5 - - 9 1.25 KINGSTON D1288JEMFPGD9U - 1.5 Elpida J2108ECSE-DJ-F 9 1.5 Micron D9LGQ - - Hynix H5TC1G83TFR - - Micron D9LGK...
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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 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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 Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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...not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 This is ideal for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. A messgae will appear ... Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 •...
...not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 This is ideal for the system to test one set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. A messgae will appear ... Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. Chapter 2 •...
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... the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-17 Refer to Enable. However, the system will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program...
... the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-17 Refer to Enable. However, the system will use the last setting you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program...
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3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-19 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable. 4. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-19 EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable.
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... to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default...
... to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. function. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default...
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... support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23
... support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23
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Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-25 3. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 ...
Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-25 3. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 ...
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... for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-27 USB910; Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1112; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB...
... for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-27 USB910; Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. USB1112; You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB...
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... connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 8. 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 [HD];
... connectors completely fit. Chapter 2 8. 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 [HD];
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... hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-31 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing...
... hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-31 Chapter 2 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing...
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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.