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...Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-7 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 ... installation 2-34 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-36 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-38 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-39 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-41 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O ...
...Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-7 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 ... installation 2-34 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 2-36 2.3.4 DIMM installation 2-38 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2-39 2.3.6 ATX Power connection 2-41 2.3.7 SATA device connection 2-42 2.3.8 Front I/O ...
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...power cables from the existing system before you are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it ...8226; Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
...power cables from the existing system before you are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it ...8226; Seek professional assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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...Setup menus. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you... have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...
...Setup menus. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you... have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product ...
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... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the 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 your retailer. • The illustrated...
... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the 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 your retailer. • The illustrated...
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...Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT brings you 've never experienced before! 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of...174; 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, ...
...Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT brings you 've never experienced before! 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 2000(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of...174; 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/ Pentium®/Celeron® Processors This motherboard supports Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1155 package, ...
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...an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. MemOK! USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. With its new, complementary Windows application, users can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion... and longwaits on /off , in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all your system up to...
...an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. MemOK! USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. With its new, complementary Windows application, users can be pre-scheduled to run in a specific time period to avoid network congestion... and longwaits on /off , in use has its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all your system up to...
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... appearance! All of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Fan Xpert 2- New upgrade! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and... and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which scans each fan to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Doing so may bend the tubing...
... appearance! All of the chipset and power phase area through high efficient heat-exchange. ASUS Fan Xpert 2- New upgrade! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-7 Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and... and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which scans each fan to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Doing so may bend the tubing...
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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. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 1-9
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... 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap... component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a...detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1
... 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap... component, place it on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a...detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-1
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the...
... installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the...
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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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation.
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 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation.
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... varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered ... on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No....
... varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered ... on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. - For more details, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No....
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DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. 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) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) Size SS/ ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 -
DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. 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) FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) Size SS/ ...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-7 Voltage 1.65 1.65 1.65 -
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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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See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 - - shared - - - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - IRQ ... CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIE x1_1 - shared - - - shared - shared - - -...
See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 - - shared - - - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - IRQ ... CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCIE x1_1 - shared - - - shared - shared - - -...
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...failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the ...to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually ...
...failsafe settings. function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT 2-15 switch lights continuously. Press and hold the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to BIOS overclocking, press the ...to test one set of the DRAM_LED. • The DRAM_LED also lights when the DIMM is tested. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for overclockers and gamers who continually ...
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...that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that the system... is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter ...
...that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is a reminder that the system... is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. This is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to locate the root problem within a second. 2. Chapter 2 2-18 Chapter ...
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...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...SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 ...
...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...SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID 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 If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 ...