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... 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 overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout...
... 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 overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout...
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... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vi Do not ... you are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...
... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. vi Do not ... you are using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the ...
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... multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and ... and for product and software updates. 1. 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...
... multiple ATI® CrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and ... and for product and software updates. 1. 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...
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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 Before you...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 Before you...
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..., Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Total bandwidth for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Expect ... highlights LGA1155 Intel® 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, with iGPU, memory...
..., Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Total bandwidth for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Expect ... highlights LGA1155 Intel® 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, with iGPU, memory...
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... The UEFI BIOS will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the power supply connected. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for 3 seconds with the elegant appearance! It allows users to update...on/off button, the application currently in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without requiring further ...
... The UEFI BIOS will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with the power supply connected. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for 3 seconds with the elegant appearance! It allows users to update...on/off button, the application currently in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without requiring further ...
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... design speed up and simplify the DIY process! It reacts to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Users can choose system performance settings... for most customizable settings for greater control. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with native support. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- New upgrade! Fan Xpert 2 ...
... design speed up and simplify the DIY process! It reacts to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Users can choose system performance settings... for most customizable settings for greater control. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Media-renowned UEFI BIOS from ASUS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with native support. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- New upgrade! Fan Xpert 2 ...
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...quality through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 This is in regards to an external decoder. your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two ..., MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such...
...quality through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 This is in regards to an external decoder. your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two ..., MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to energy consumptions. ErP Ready The motherboard is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such...
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you... the power supply. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use...supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.
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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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DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...
DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is ...the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - Transcend...the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in 2400MHz and above /2000/...
... mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D-4GBPIS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - Transcend...the dual-channel configuration. To operate at the vendor-marked or at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in 2400MHz and above /2000/...
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...1.65 ● ● SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - ● ● * The memory modules in 2133MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand NO. (Optional) 1...9679; ● * The memory modules in 2000MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Apacer Silicon Power G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Transcend Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Part No....
...1.65 ● ● SP002GBLYU200S02(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - ● ● * The memory modules in 2133MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand NO. (Optional) 1...9679; ● * The memory modules in 2000MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 DDR3 2000 MHz capability Vendors Apacer Silicon Power G.SKILL G.SKILL KINGSTON Transcend Patriot Patriot Silicon Power Part No....
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... ● ● ● ● * 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 O.C. margin of the installed CPU. DJ-F IGM22 D9PFJ N2CB2G80GN- Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 ... 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1866MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - margin of...
... ● ● ● ● * 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 O.C. margin of the installed CPU. DJ-F IGM22 D9PFJ N2CB2G80GN- Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 ... 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1866MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - margin of...
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2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 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 (single ...
2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 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 (single ...
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... PCH SATA Controller - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x1_2 - - - shared - - - See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - shared - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics...
... PCH SATA Controller - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x1_2 - - - shared - - - See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - shared - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics...
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Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ... recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail...
Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord ... recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail...
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POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system ... or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. If an error is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until... DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15
POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system ... or plugging in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. If an error is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until... DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15