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... 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 overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
... 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 overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion...
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... Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems. (continues on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133 (O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333.... Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/...
... Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems. (continues on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133 (O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333.... Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/RGB port Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/...
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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 additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0... System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V...
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 additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0... System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V...
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...to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as default. Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of current...PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is ...
...to improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as default. Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Expect a brand-new gaming style you the multi-GPU choice of current...PCIe 2.0. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is ...
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... designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 Saving your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with... when the system is reserved for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in sleep mode. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your system memory to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
... designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 Saving your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. This means less time waiting for applications to update and sync with... when the system is reserved for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in sleep mode. Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your system memory to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer.
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... requiring further interaction. Just plug in -one software offers diverse and ease to patch memory issues. Network iControl With a single-click on downloads. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. MemOK! Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment .... AI Suite II With its new, complementary Windows application, users can prioritize your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through the intuitive user interface. Chapter 1...
... requiring further interaction. Just plug in -one software offers diverse and ease to patch memory issues. Network iControl With a single-click on downloads. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. MemOK! Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment .... AI Suite II With its new, complementary Windows application, users can prioritize your system boot success. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the chipset and power phase area through the intuitive user interface. Chapter 1...
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... to system loads for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy info for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with native support. New F3 Shortcut...ASUS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with highly specific fan speed control. 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 enhanced system control - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
... to system loads for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Quick and easy info for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with native support. New F3 Shortcut...ASUS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with highly specific fan speed control. 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 enhanced system control - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 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 Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 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 Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...9679; 1.65 ● 1.65 ● 1.65 ● ● ● 1.66 ● * The memory modules in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of memory, we recommend that you are supported on the O.C. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter... 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and...
...9679; 1.65 ● 1.65 ● 1.65 ● ● ● 1.66 ● * The memory modules in Channel A and Channel B. Use a maximum of memory, we recommend that you are supported on the O.C. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Chapter... 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and...
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...DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on the O.C. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; margin of the installed CPU. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors ...9679; Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 ● ● ● * The memory modules in 2000MHz and above are supported on the O.C. DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Apacer Silicon Power G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Transcend Patriot Patriot...
...DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on the O.C. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; margin of the installed CPU. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors ...9679; Patriot PVV34G2133C9K(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.66 ● ● ● * The memory modules in 2000MHz and above are supported on the O.C. DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Apacer Silicon Power G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Transcend Patriot Patriot...
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...No. Timing Voltage - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1866MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; DJ-F IGM22 D9PFJ N2CB2G80GN- Timing - 7-9-7-21 - 9-9-9-24 ...; ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1800MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the...
...No. Timing Voltage - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1866MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; DJ-F IGM22 D9PFJ N2CB2G80GN- Timing - 7-9-7-21 - 9-9-9-24 ...; ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1800MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the...
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... slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot...
... slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Load the X.M.P. Single-sided DS - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 or D.O.C.P. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot...
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... reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
... reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. If the.... • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM...
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... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. The...
... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 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. The...
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... the BIOS setting. After applying power, the system power LED on test. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47
... the BIOS setting. After applying power, the system power LED on test. At power on, hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-47
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.... After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - The Main menu provides you to clear the BIOS password. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security >...0080 x64 11/08/2011 MBEC-Z77-0112 8.0.0.1178 02/B0 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:15]...
.... After you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to change the system security settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-5 EFI BIOS Utility - The Main menu provides you to clear the BIOS password. Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security >...0080 x64 11/08/2011 MBEC-Z77-0112 8.0.0.1178 02/B0 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Speed 3400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16:46:15]...
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...select the X.M.P. When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows... you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for every core-activation condition of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for all...
...select the X.M.P. When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to [Manual]. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows... you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. If you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for every core-activation condition of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for all...
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... to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The values range from 900MHz to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the EPU Power Saving MODE item...be set to [Auto] Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to set the...
... to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The values range from 900MHz to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the EPU Power Saving MODE item...be set to [Auto] Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to set the...
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... feature allows the hard disk to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] iGPU Memory [32M] This item select DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used by the internal graphic device. When ...occur, this item to [Enabled] to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]~[1024M] Render...
... feature allows the hard disk to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] iGPU Memory [32M] This item select DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used by the internal graphic device. When ...occur, this item to [Enabled] to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration Chapter 3 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]~[1024M] Render...
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... Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to load...
... Profile Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to eight, press , and then select Yes. Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. Key in a profile number from one to the BIOS Flash, and create a profile. Save to Profile Allows you to load...