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... retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by any warranty. ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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.... This offer is eager to anyone in this information. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; If however you encounter any problems in the GPL) for a period of three years...
... retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by any warranty. ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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.... This offer is eager to anyone in this information. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it from http://support.asus.com/download; If however you encounter any problems in the GPL) for a period of three years...
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... Configuration 3-24 3.5.4 System 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...ASUS SPD Information 3-41 3.9 Exit menu 3-42 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-43 3.10.1 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...
... Configuration 3-24 3.5.4 System 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...ASUS SPD Information 3-41 3.9 Exit menu 3-42 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-43 3.10.1 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...
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... you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure all the manuals that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
... you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure all the manuals that your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. •...
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... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in 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...
... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in 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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... items is damaged 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 the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module • If...
... items is damaged 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 the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module • If...
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...component's lifespan. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction TPU with SMART DIGI+ SMART DIGI+ Technology works with a single click and adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU to its maximum. CPU Power Wattage Cut in diverse situations. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI...+ Power Control Together with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors feature SMART DIGI+ Power Control, which reduces CPU power usage at ...
...component's lifespan. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction TPU with SMART DIGI+ SMART DIGI+ Technology works with a single click and adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU to its maximum. CPU Power Wattage Cut in diverse situations. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI...+ Power Control Together with the ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips, TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors feature SMART DIGI+ Power Control, which reduces CPU power usage at ...
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...behavior, DDR3 2200 and above, 2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the ...B. F3-20800CL10-16GBZMD(XMP) TXD38192M2600HC10QDC-L(XMP) Size SS/ DS 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS Chip Brand - P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133...
...behavior, DDR3 2200 and above, 2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a higher frequency, refer to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more on the ...B. F3-20800CL10-16GBZMD(XMP) TXD38192M2600HC10QDC-L(XMP) Size SS/ DS 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS Chip Brand - P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133...
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... settings. • We recommend 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 using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to enhance system performance. 1. If... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune ...
... settings. • We recommend 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 using the MemOK! Press and hold the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to enhance system performance. 1. If... tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 function. • The MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to fine-tune ...
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... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or... drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23
... you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or... drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-23
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Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID ...
Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. The Serial ATA RAID ...
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...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 LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ... of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. • DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB 3.0 devices. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor. • Due to CRT ...
...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 LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ... of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, and HDMI ports. • DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB 3.0 devices. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor. • Due to CRT ...
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...that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in this program. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS...load the default settings to enter the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this user manual refers to the default value. If you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS...
...that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you not change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to restart the system. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-1 Users can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in this program. We strongly recommend that you change the default BIOS...load the default settings to enter the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this user manual refers to the default value. If you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the motherboard CMOS...
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... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set one single Turbo Ratio ... the value. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] This item allows for optimizing the system performance. When the Turbo Ratio is set to set the profiles supported...
... to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to [Manual]. Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set one single Turbo Ratio ... the value. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled] This item allows for optimizing the system performance. When the Turbo Ratio is set to set the profiles supported...
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... 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-...you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-... Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-9
... 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-...you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-... Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-9
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...] Allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Use and key to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and...
...] Allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Use and key to maintain the turbo ratio's long duration power. Use the and keys to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and...
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... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-15 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO ... Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Probe] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to CPU loading. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is...
... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-15 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO ... Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. Probe] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to CPU loading. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is...
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... may vary depending on your CPU configuration. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual], and allows you to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher...
... may vary depending on your CPU configuration. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [300] This item only appears when you set the DRAM Frequency Mode item to [Manual], and allows you to 500k Hz with a 10k Hz interval. CPU Power Thermal Control [130] A higher...
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... Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0.005V to set a fixed iGPU voltage. Use the and keys to 1.92V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-17 iGPU...
... Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The values range from 0.005V to set a fixed iGPU voltage. Use the and keys to 1.92V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-17 iGPU...
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... the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V 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...
... the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V 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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... overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to a maximum 2.3V range. BCLK Recovery [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-19 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-0.05V 0.8V-1.04V...1.73V-1.99V 1.06875V- 1.70000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V When you switch the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper to enable, the CPU Manual Voltage and DRAM Voltage increases to [Enabled] for EMI control.
... overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to a maximum 2.3V range. BCLK Recovery [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 3-19 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-0.05V 0.8V-1.04V...1.73V-1.99V 1.06875V- 1.70000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V When you switch the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper to enable, the CPU Manual Voltage and DRAM Voltage increases to [Enabled] for EMI control.