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......iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ix P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary x P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control.1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 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...
......iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ix P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary x P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control.1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 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...
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... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
... product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. •...
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...phase for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance with Windows® 7 operating systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. ASUS CPU Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD ... for data hard drives only. SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- provides the best digital power saving conditions. 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...
...phase for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance with Windows® 7 operating systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. ASUS CPU Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD ... for data hard drives only. SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- provides the best digital power saving conditions. 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...
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... connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for all smart devices - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Anti Surge - Function: DLNA... with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Tuner - ASUS Q-Shield - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Disk Unlocker -
... connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for all smart devices - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Anti Surge - Function: DLNA... with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Tuner - ASUS Q-Shield - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Disk Unlocker -
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... ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continues on the... Protection: - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2: - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control -
... ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continues on the... Protection: - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2: - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control -
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...ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 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 ASUS Q-Shield BIOS 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module BIOS 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS... Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line of new features and ...
...ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! Before you for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 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 ASUS Q-Shield BIOS 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module BIOS 1 x 2-in-1 ASUS... Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in the long line of new features and ...
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Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the ...8482; processors. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that features data transfer rates of current PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz ...
Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the ...8482; processors. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that features data transfer rates of current PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz ...
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... to your PC to instant soft access point and device detection. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard ...anywhere at home thanks to smart devices directly with a one-stop , or create a music playing motion control profile. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can enjoy a home theater PC, while also...
... to your PC to instant soft access point and device detection. The userfriendly interface facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard ...anywhere at home thanks to smart devices directly with a one-stop , or create a music playing motion control profile. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can enjoy a home theater PC, while also...
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...such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup. Combined with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one... regularly check for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. It allows users to patch memory issues. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate...
...such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup. Combined with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Auto PPPoE network connection gives a one... regularly check for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. It allows users to patch memory issues. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. MemOK! Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for the ultimate...
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...each fan to install. Quick and easy info for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - Users can choose system performance settings and drag...against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most accessed info - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for each CPU and ...
...each fan to install. Quick and easy info for sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - Users can choose system performance settings and drag...against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your DIY experience. Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most accessed info - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Information for each CPU and ...
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...you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your 3D display, then you can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing ...highest-quality home theater experience. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic...
...you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your 3D display, then you can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing ...highest-quality home theater experience. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one complete module. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is supported by both NVIDIA® and AMD graphic...
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... the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13 Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard...
... the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13 Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard...
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... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then...
... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. function. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then...
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The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid ...
The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid ...
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... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to section 3.5.4 SAT3 Configuration for details. •... 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using ...
... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set to section 3.5.4 SAT3 Configuration for details. •... 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using ...
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These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 for better thermal ... fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • All the CPU and CHA fans support ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard...
These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 for better thermal ... fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • All the CPU and CHA fans support ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors on the motherboard...
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... 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 Chapter 2 • This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your... two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports. • DVI-D can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that features desktop extension on two monitors.
... 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 Chapter 2 • This motherboard comes with multiple VGA output that you connect USB 3.0 devices to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your... two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports. • DVI-D can only be used as data storage only. • We strongly recommend that features desktop extension on two monitors.
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...after the system LED turns on. Turn on the BIOS setting. System power 6. If your retailer for assistance. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the ...the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on self tests or POST. For systems with the last device on the system front panel case lights...
...after the system LED turns on. Turn on the BIOS setting. System power 6. If your retailer for assistance. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (refer to the power connector at the back of the BIOS setting. Follow the ...the devices in Chapter 3. 2.5 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on self tests or POST. For systems with the last device on the system front panel case lights...
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... CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to set the DRAM timing control features.
... CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default... [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to set the DRAM timing control features.
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... to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Enhanced ...] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables the function. This function must ...
... to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to OS. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-17 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to enable or disable the Enhanced ...] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. [Disabled] Disables the function. This function must ...