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Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD... 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer ...
Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD... 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer ...
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4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Probe II 4-13 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage...
4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Probe II 4-13 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage...
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... 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back I/O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel...
... 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back I/O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel...
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... 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports...
... 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports...
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...can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it will put the power use down to ...near zero, making the connection quick and accurate. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-...
...can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of digital video standards that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it will put the power use down to ...near zero, making the connection quick and accurate. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-...
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... Interactive is in regards to an external decoder. Symmetry mode improves the balance of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 your audio entertainment across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the most out of incredible surround sound. DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo...
... Interactive is in regards to an external decoder. Symmetry mode improves the balance of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 your audio entertainment across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the most out of incredible surround sound. DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo...
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.../Slots 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-24 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-12 2-20 2-19 2-17 2-18 2-15 2-14 2-13 2-17 2-26 2-21 2-41 2-24 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT...
.../Slots 1. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-24 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-12 2-20 2-19 2-17 2-18 2-15 2-14 2-13 2-17 2-26 2-21 2-41 2-24 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-3 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT...
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... - - - - PCIE x1_1 - shared - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan...- - LAN - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - See page 2-30 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot...
... - - - - PCIE x1_1 - shared - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan...- - LAN - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - See page 2-30 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. ...) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. ...) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21
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...in only one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]; The power supply plugs...are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
...in only one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD]; The power supply plugs...are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector...
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO AAFP 2-37 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO AAFP 2-37 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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... (Wi-Fi 802.11) 3. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 7. HDMI port 9. DisplayPort 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 5. Intel® LAN (...-45) port 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. The two USB ports support USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. DVI-D port 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
... (Wi-Fi 802.11) 3. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 7. HDMI port 9. DisplayPort 10. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 5. Intel® LAN (...-45) port 6. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. The two USB ports support USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback. 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. DVI-D port 11. USB 3.0 ports 1 and...
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... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out... - - - Mic In - 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 2-43 Rear Speaker Out -
... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out... - - - Mic In - 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 2-43 Rear Speaker Out -
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Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-45
Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-45
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) bandDwisidatbhl ed... figure below shows an example 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 3-3
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) bandDwisidatbhl ed... figure below shows an example 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 3-3
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... Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display...
... Panel Type [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display...
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..., PCIeX1_2 are disabled for system resource optimization.) ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled] Allows you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASmedia USB 3.0...Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller. ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
..., PCIeX1_2 are disabled for system resource optimization.) ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled] Allows you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASmedia USB 3.0...Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller. ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller (Front) [Enabled] [Enabled] ...
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... Windows® 7™/Windows® XP™. • To play convenience. click on your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 Double- Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Device advanced settings Information button Exit button Minimize button Control settings Set default...
... Windows® 7™/Windows® XP™. • To play convenience. click on your computer. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 Double- Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the audio devices connected) Device advanced settings Information button Exit button Minimize button Control settings Set default...
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... to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up /down arrow key to the CREATE VOLUME menu. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume.... 6. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB. A small triangle marks the selected drive.
... to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up /down arrow key to the CREATE VOLUME menu. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume.... 6. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 The available stripe size values range from 4KB to 128KB. A small triangle marks the selected drive.
