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5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-10 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-12 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-12 5.3.2 Setting up your display 5-13 5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-14 Appendices Notices ...A-1 RF Equipment Notices A-3 vi
5.2.6 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-10 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-12 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-12 5.3.2 Setting up your display 5-13 5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-14 Appendices Notices ...A-1 RF Equipment Notices A-3 vi
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... your data in media players you can connect multiple native Thunderbolt storage devices, an HD video capture device and even an HD display to daisy-chain up and connect anywhere at which peripherals and displays operate. Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control: ... desktop, offering portable access to use . Featuring a maximum bi-directional speed of 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2 times faster than USB 3.0 and an incredible 20 times faster than ever! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5 Build your PC from a mobile device for a futuristic connected lifestyle. 1. For example, ...
... your data in media players you can connect multiple native Thunderbolt storage devices, an HD video capture device and even an HD display to daisy-chain up and connect anywhere at which peripherals and displays operate. Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control: ... desktop, offering portable access to use . Featuring a maximum bi-directional speed of 10 Gbps, Thunderbolt is 2 times faster than USB 3.0 and an incredible 20 times faster than ever! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-5 Build your PC from a mobile device for a futuristic connected lifestyle. 1. For example, ...
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... settings based on different criteria, achieving the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. 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... The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New F3 Shortcut for most customizable settings for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7...
... settings based on different criteria, achieving the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. 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... The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New F3 Shortcut for most customizable settings for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7...
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Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. From the Windows® notification area, doubleclick the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Click Apply. 4. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. From the Windows® notification area, doubleclick the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Click Apply. 4. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. 2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... 3 Quick switch to Shortcut Quick switch to Advanced Mode Normal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button... is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side ...
... 3 Quick switch to Shortcut Quick switch to Advanced Mode Normal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button... is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the selected mode on the right hand side ...
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...Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General ... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu ...
...Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Advanced Mode General ... of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu ...
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... removable storage device. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this... items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen are items that item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner...
... removable storage device. A configurable field is a brief description of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it to display a list of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for that the item has a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this... items in the menu and change the value of the menu screen are items that item. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. General help At the top right corner...
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Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-7
Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-7
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... for optimizing the system performance. Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] This item allows for the system. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, ...Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/ Manual/ User-defined memory mode. Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking...
... for optimizing the system performance. Allows you to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] This item allows for the system. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, ...Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for maximum performance under XMP/ Manual/ User-defined memory mode. Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking...
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Changing the values in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Chapter 3 Scroll down to adjust the value. Use the and keys to display the following items: 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings.
Changing the values in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Chapter 3 Scroll down to adjust the value. Use the and keys to display the following items: 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the key. If this menu may cause the system to become unstable! DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this happens, revert to the default settings.
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Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration ... Interval [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value with 1 interval. DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-11
Scroll down to display the following items: Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Configuration ... Interval [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value with 1 interval. DRAM WRITE Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [31 DRAM Clock] ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-11
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Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Set to [IDE] when you want to use ...
Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Set to [IDE] when you want to use ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug ...] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. S.M.A.R.T. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to select which of your hard disk errors occur, this function. When read/write...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-25 Configuration options: [Auto] [IGPU] [PCIE] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to select the amount of system memory allocated to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug ...] [288M] [320M] [352M] [384M] [416M] [448M] [480M] [512M] [1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to reduce the iGPU power use when idle. S.M.A.R.T. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable the Intel Graphics Render Standby support to select which of your hard disk errors occur, this function. When read/write...
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... High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio item to legacy AC'97 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Front Panel...
... High Definition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. 3.5.7 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio item to legacy AC'97 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Front Panel...
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3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-35 Scroll down to change the fan settings.
3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-35 Scroll down to change the fan settings.
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...[Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of...only when you do not wish to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Ignore if you set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to ...
...[Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/3 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of...only when you do not wish to [Manual]. Chapter 3 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Ignore if you set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 20% to ...
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...Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0% to 100%. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent].... Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-37
...Support [Enabled] This item allows you set the appropriate performance level of the CPU temperature. The values range from 0% to 100%. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent].... Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-37
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... device to do so. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables .... [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On]...
... device to do so. 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables this item to [Enabled] to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be pressed when error occurs. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables .... [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to [Off]. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Chapter 3 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On]...
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... Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-39 The...
... Override These items displays the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • To select the boot device during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-39 The...
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...from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to display the submenu. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select an item then press to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no... profile is created. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > Advanced O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10...
...from Profile Monitor Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed 1 1 Boot Tool Save BIOS settings to display the submenu. Chapter 3 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select an item then press to Profile The Setup Profile Status items show Not Installed if no... profile is created. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile > Advanced O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to section 3.10...