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...power design (12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- 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... Technology* ASMedia® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with port multiplier support * Supports on the next page) x ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3- ATAPI devices are for front panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports ...
...power design (12-phase for CPU, 4-phase for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM overclocking performance with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- 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... Technology* ASMedia® PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with port multiplier support * Supports on the next page) x ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3- ATAPI devices are for front panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports ...
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...System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo Port 1 x ASUS wireless module (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 ... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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 -...
...System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo Port 1 x ASUS wireless module (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 ... USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - 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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... consumption to a specific indicated wattage with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. CPU wattage requirements cut in CPU overclocking performance. TPU Unleash your performance with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and... selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple...
... consumption to a specific indicated wattage with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. CPU wattage requirements cut in CPU overclocking performance. TPU Unleash your performance with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. It's upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization and... selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple...
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... for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to use functions, 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. Network iControl With... system up and running in -one -step setup. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with the power supply ...
... for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of a button to use functions, 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. Network iControl With... system up and running in -one -step setup. AI Suite II With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with the power supply ...
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... at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. margin of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent...For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For more memory on the motherboard. 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,...
... at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. margin of the following: - Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent...For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. For more memory on the motherboard. 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,...
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.... 1. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • ... fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings...
.... 1. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • ... fails, the system reboots and test the next set of the DRAM_LED increases, indicating different test processes. • Due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system....system hangs due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 ...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system....system hangs due to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Chapter 2 ...
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...case, please restart the system to reboot, please contact the local service station for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by:1. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-41 Just plug in back I/O. 3 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for help. If the light flashes for five seconds and ... program is automatically flashed using standby power. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. Worry-free overclocking for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is damaged during the process causing the system unable to turn off the light. 3. com...
...case, please restart the system to reboot, please contact the local service station for 3 seconds, and the light will be caused by:1. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-41 Just plug in back I/O. 3 Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for help. If the light flashes for five seconds and ... program is automatically flashed using standby power. Chapter 2 USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 Download the USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the ASUS service website (www.asus. Worry-free overclocking for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is damaged during the process causing the system unable to turn off the light. 3. com...
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... personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to... this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system... most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-1
... personnel. 3.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is designed to make it as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for reference purposes only, and may result to... this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to restart the system... most conditions to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-1
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...end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled...
...end-users to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings... 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 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled...
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Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-7
Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-7
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... choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for every core-activation condition [Disabled] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1]... the system performance. mode supported by your memory module. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to select the X.M.P. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual]. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually...
... choose this item to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for every core-activation condition [Disabled] Allows you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1]... the system performance. mode supported by your memory module. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to select the X.M.P. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to [Manual]. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually...
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... Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to the default settings. iGPU Max. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Changing the values in this happens, revert...
... Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to the default settings. iGPU Max. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Changing the values in this happens, revert...
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... the thermal component. Use and key to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Long...
... the thermal component. Use and key to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Secondary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Long...
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... Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140...be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Auto... to adjust the value. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-11
... Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140...be monitored. DRAM Current Capability [Auto] A higher value brings a wider total power range, and extends the overclocking range simultaneously. VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Auto... to adjust the value. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-11
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...Allows you to set the Offset voltage. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to increase the O.C. The thermal conditions must be monitored. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.... [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Auto mode. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the offset voltage...
...Allows you to set the Offset voltage. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the overclocking tolerance to increase the O.C. The thermal conditions must be monitored. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage.... [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Auto mode. Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. Allows you to adjust the DRAM switching frequency. DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the offset voltage...
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...CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Different ratio might... enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto...
...CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Different ratio might... enhance DRAM overclocking ability. CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. DRAM DATA REF Voltage on CHA [Auto...
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...changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows ...be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in...
...changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows ...be saved to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the AI Suite II main menu bar. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in...
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...is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the ...most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. •...
...is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing the ...most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. •...
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.... After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through the warning messages and click OK to...did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-7 Chapter 4 4. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. If you want to...
.... After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Read through the warning messages and click OK to...did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. An animation appears indicating the overclocking process. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-7 Chapter 4 4. 3. Using Extreme Tuning 1. If you want to...