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... 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 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... 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 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-18 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-19 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-20 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ...3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2. Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-...
...BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-15 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-16 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-18 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-19 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-20 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ...3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2. Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-...
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...8482; Technology 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...SATA6G_E12. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4a 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/...
...8482; Technology 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...SATA6G_E12. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 2560 x 1600@60Hz Supports HDMI 1.4a 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/...
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...The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- CPU Power - 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 ... x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset- ASUS CPU Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel ...
...The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- CPU Power - 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 ... x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset- ASUS CPU Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel ...
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... EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Industry leading Digital 2-phase DRAM Power Design - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Wi-Fi GO!: - Wi-Fi GO! AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Anti Surge - ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Function: DLNA...
... EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED) - Industry leading Digital 2-phase DRAM Power Design - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Wi-Fi GO!: - Wi-Fi GO! AI Charger+ - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Anti Surge - ASUS O.C. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Function: DLNA...
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... PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - 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...
... PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.00625V increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - 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...
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... yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to the future of power design, ASUS propels you into the world's first real-time PC power saving ... SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme boost in CPU overclocking performance. Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy...
... yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to the future of power design, ASUS propels you into the world's first real-time PC power saving ... SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme boost in CPU overclocking performance. Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy...
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.... With its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can regularly check for 3 seconds with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will then automatically update without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup. It allows users to update the BIOS! This all the exclusive...
.... With its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can regularly check for 3 seconds with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will then automatically update without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup. It allows users to update the BIOS! This all the exclusive...
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... reduce noise levels to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it enables tailored fan speed settings for each CPU and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which... quieter computing environment. New upgrade! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 It reacts to install. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot...
... reduce noise levels to near 0dB with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against static electricity and shields it enables tailored fan speed settings for each CPU and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which... quieter computing environment. New upgrade! F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 It reacts to install. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot...
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... 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 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1155 CPU socket 3. EPU switch 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. switch 6. Onboard LED 11. ...Clear CMOS 14. USB BIOS flashback button 17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. TPU switch 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V...
... 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 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. LGA1155 CPU socket 3. EPU switch 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. switch 6. Onboard LED 11. ...Clear CMOS 14. USB BIOS flashback button 17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. TPU switch 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V...
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...missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a...after installing the motherboard. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the ...
...missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a...after installing the motherboard. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the ...
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... Generation Processors by this motherboard; Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - Use... accessing information from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain...
... Generation Processors by this motherboard; Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 2GB DS - Use... accessing information from a memory module. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more details, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you obtain...
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..., the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. margin of the installed CPU. Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand NO. (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55... DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 margin of the installed CPU.
..., the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. margin of the installed CPU. Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand NO. (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DATA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55... DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 margin of the installed CPU.
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...- - Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - margin of the installed CPU. DIMM support 2DIMM ● ● ● ● ● socket 4DIMM ● ● ● 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/DS...1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5 1.5 - 1.5 - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - margin of the installed CPU. DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL Part No. Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB...
...- - Patriot PXD34G1866ELK(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) SS - - Patriot PXD38G1866ELK(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - margin of the installed CPU. DIMM support 2DIMM ● ● ● ● ● socket 4DIMM ● ● ● 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size SS/DS...1.65 1.65 1.65 1.5 1.5 - 1.5 - G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBFLD(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - margin of the installed CPU. DDR3 1800 MHz capability Vendors G.SKILL Part No. Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/DS F3-14400CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB...
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Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card...™ mode. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - USB2_1 Controller - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 LAN - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - ...
Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card...™ mode. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - USB2_1 Controller - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 LAN - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - ...
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The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate ... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15 This is a reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2.
The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to indicate ... the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of the onboard LED. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15 This is a reminder that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2.
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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Shut down the ...not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to enable C.P.R. Shut down the ...not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include...
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...connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 7. 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 on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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...
...connector labeled CHA_FAN1-4 for better thermal environment. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 7. 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 on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. These are not jumpers! ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin 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...
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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 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.
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Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 2 A B 3 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 2 A B 3 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information