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... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 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...
... the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 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...
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... installed on the HDD to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the cloud, leading to update and sync with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double...
... installed on the HDD to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the cloud, leading to update and sync with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double...
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... file and screenshot transfers: send and share files and screen shots from a tablet? ASUS Wi-Fi GO! You can move directionally to your PC with a smart device. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 Build your PC from your PC: entertaining and customizable! Turn smartphones and tablets into...motion control profile. Control your own home theater! 4. Wi-Fi hotspot setup for a futuristic connected lifestyle. 1. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so...
... file and screenshot transfers: send and share files and screen shots from a tablet? ASUS Wi-Fi GO! You can move directionally to your PC with a smart device. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 Build your PC from your PC: entertaining and customizable! Turn smartphones and tablets into...motion control profile. Control your own home theater! 4. Wi-Fi hotspot setup for a futuristic connected lifestyle. 1. USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so...
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... making it convenient and easy 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). ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a ... fan speed detection, which scans each fan to system loads 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. Fan Xpert 2 also...
... making it convenient and easy 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). ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a ... fan speed detection, which scans each fan to system loads 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. Fan Xpert 2 also...
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... the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - This is in regards to an external decoder. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 Chapter 1 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 5.1 surround through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Neo:PC™...
... the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - This is in regards to an external decoder. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 Chapter 1 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 5.1 surround through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. DTS Neo:PC™...
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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 uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded ...
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... flashback button 17. 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 Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. MemOK! Onboard LED 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
... flashback button 17. 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 Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. MemOK! Onboard LED 11. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 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. Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5
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... SS/DS GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 margin of the installed CPU. Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - ● ● ●...
... SS/DS GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 margin of the installed CPU. Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - ● ● ●...
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Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) ...modules inserted into any slot 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. ...
Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) ...modules inserted into any slot 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. ...
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... motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - PCI slot 2 - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - IRQ...
... motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3/4 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - PCI slot 2 - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - IRQ...
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... (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Refer to Enable. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13
... (O2LED1) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. Refer to Enable. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13
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... found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should...
... found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15 POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate that you should...
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Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not ...
Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not ...
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... the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.4 SAT3 Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
... the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Refer to section 3.5.4 SAT3 Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard...
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... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 5. The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then...
... connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately. 5. The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then...
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... thermal environment. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...! • 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 the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
... thermal environment. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CPU_OPT;4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on...! • 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 the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
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...with more power-consuming devices. PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA Delta GPS-550AB Gigabyte P610A-C2 GoldenField JHTS-S398 GoldenField ...550 610 350 350 500 450 350 850 850 750 300 850 400 310 430 750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the...
...with more power-consuming devices. PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX-1200AH3CH ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA Delta GPS-550AB Gigabyte P610A-C2 GoldenField JHTS-S398 GoldenField ...550 610 350 350 500 450 350 850 850 750 300 850 400 310 430 750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-27
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-27
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-31
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-31