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...This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain ...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
...This offer is dependent on the preferred carrier and the location where you want to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain ...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...
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... 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 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 iv...
... 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 3-41 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 iv...
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If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage ...
If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage ...
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... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module ASUS Q-Shield 2 in 1 Q-connector User's manual Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii x 9.6 in . P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) 1 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and eSATA module ASUS Q-Shield 2 in 1 Q-connector User's manual Support DVD contents Form factor Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in . (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii x 9.6 in . P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Accessories 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI bridge connector 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
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... host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ... your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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...
... host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items 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 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ... your retailer. • The illustrated items above are 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...
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...indicated wattage 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 Processing Unit). When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+ Up to give ...an exceptional increase in CPU frequency Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the world's first real-time PC power saving...
...indicated wattage 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 Processing Unit). When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+ Up to give ...an exceptional increase in CPU frequency Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the world's first real-time PC power saving...
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...) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install...on the O.C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory...
...) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install...on the O.C. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the memory...
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... system performance. 1. function. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts.... • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole...
... system performance. 1. function. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information This is ideal for the system to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts.... • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after the whole...
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.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 • These...
.../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 • These...
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If you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SAT3 Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set ... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 2. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal...
If you are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to section 3.5.4 SAT3 Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set ... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 2. Refer to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal...
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... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-43 You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports. • DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB signal to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the...
... In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-43 You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports. • DVI-D can only be converted to output RGB signal to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the...
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... message appears on your motherboard if you want to use as their operating system. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed ... and requests you to run this section are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that you change the BIOS settings only with ...
... message appears on your motherboard if you want to use as their operating system. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed ... and requests you to run this section are needed for system startup in this user manual refers to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that you change the BIOS settings only with ...
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...VGA frequency to 300.0MHz. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. The following item appears: Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows you to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation ... Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]...
...VGA frequency to 300.0MHz. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set overclocking parameters. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. The following item appears: Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows you to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation ... Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto]...
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...CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you ... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to adjust the value. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a...
...CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you ... Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to adjust the value. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a...
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... heat production. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your CPU specification. Configuration ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to Manual Mode. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage.
... heat production. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable your CPU specification. Configuration ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to Manual Mode. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage.
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...[110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module ...when switching to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [T....
...[110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module ...when switching to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [T....
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...requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive ...[Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to 131. Allows you to set the full phase mode. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to increase ...
...requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently. DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the offset voltage. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive ...[Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to 131. Allows you to set the full phase mode. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. DO NOT remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to increase ...
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...you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage Black 0.8V-1.22V 0.005V-...1.16000V- 1.20000V Red 1.340V- 1.990V 0.180V- 0.635V 0.105V- 0.635V 1.73125V- 2.20000V 1.06875V- 1.70000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-13 The values range from 0.80V to set the VCCIO voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.
...you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage Black 0.8V-1.22V 0.005V-...1.16000V- 1.20000V Red 1.340V- 1.990V 0.180V- 0.635V 0.105V- 0.635V 1.73125V- 2.20000V 1.06875V- 1.70000V 1.21250V- 1.70000V 2.07500V- 2.20000V 1.21000V- 1.70000V Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-13 The values range from 0.80V to set the VCCIO voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval.
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... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or ... and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-29 If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM...
... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to display the detected speed. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or ... and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-29 If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM...