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... DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Probe II 4-13 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 ... drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-8 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-8 5.3.2 Setting up your display 5-9 5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-10 Appendices Notices ...A-1 v
... DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Probe II 4-13 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 ... drivers 5-5 5.2.4 Enabling the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-5 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-8 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-8 5.3.2 Setting up your display 5-9 5.3.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP 5-10 Appendices Notices ...A-1 v
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... and simplify the DIY process! New upgrade! Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Upgraded with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it against static...0dB with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems ...
... and simplify the DIY process! New upgrade! Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your DIY experience. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Upgraded with Fan Auto Tuning mode, it against static...0dB with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only controls. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems ...
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... through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a digital display interface standard that allows you with one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-friendly. LucidLogix Virtu MVP could also dynamically...
... through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a digital display interface standard that allows you with one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-friendly. LucidLogix Virtu MVP could also dynamically...
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Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Windows® notification area, doubleclick the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Click Apply. 4.
Chapter 2 **Troubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Windows® notification area, doubleclick the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Move the Horizontal Scaling and Vertical Scaling sliders and then click Apply. 2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Or you can click Display > General Settings > Scaling > Customize Aspect Ratio. Click Display > General Settings and select a Resolution. Click Apply. 4.
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...3 Quick switch to Shortcut Quick switch to Advanced Mode Normal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.... Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system...
...3 Quick switch to Shortcut Quick switch to Advanced Mode Normal mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Power Saving mode ASUS Optimal mode Displays the system properties of the basic system information, and allows you to the Setup Mode item in section 3.7 Boot memu for details.... Refer to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you installed to the system...
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... and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced 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 loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced 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...
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...respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are...Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You ...
...respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a submenu. Press or use the USB mouse to click this button to return to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a menu screen when there are...Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. You ...
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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 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
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. 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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...] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number...
...] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to activate in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to the CPU you to choose the number...
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... SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Set to [IDE] when ...devices. Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive...
... SATA Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is installed to internally optimize the order of SATA devices. Chapter 3 Use the scroll to display more items. SATA Mode Selection [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SATA configuration. [IDE] [AHCI] [RAID] Set to [IDE] when ...devices. Set to [RAID] when you want the SATA hard disk drives to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-19 The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive...
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... IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for switchable GFX. iGPU shared system memory size is a monitor system. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [...
... IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for switchable GFX. iGPU shared system memory size is a monitor system. Graphics Configuration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [...
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...] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio item to [Enabled].
...] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to display the following two items appear only when you to set the Azalia HD Audio item to [Enabled].
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Scroll down to change the fan settings. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Scroll down to change the fan settings. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the following items: Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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...per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-29 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU ... detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: ...
...per minute (RPM). Select Ignore if you do not wish to 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-29 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU ... detailed fan speed control parameters. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Configuration options: ...
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... assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle...
... assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle...
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...Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to [Off]. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-31 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to ...do so. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on...
...Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to [Off]. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-31 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to ...do so. Set this function. [Enabled] The system waits for the key to be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on...
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...Disable UEFI] Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot. [Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth, and disables the Legacy boot. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as... ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] In case of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from...
...Disable UEFI] Enables the Legacy boot, and disables the UEFI boot. [Disable Legacy Enables the UEFI booth, and disables the Legacy boot. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [Advanced Mode] Sets Advanced Mode as... ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] In case of devices installed in Safe Mode, do any of the following: - Boot Override These items displays the available devices. Configuration options: [Legacy ROM] [EFI Compatible ROM] Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from...
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... between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-33 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
... between [Yes] or [No], then press to configure options for special functions. 3.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to confirm your choice. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-33 Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
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The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in ...from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-41 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in ...DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the...
The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Booting the system in ...from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. Boot your computer. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-41 When the ASUS Logo appears, press to Drive D (USB flash drive). Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in ...DOS environment 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file to a floppy disk due to boot using defaults 3. Turn off the...
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... each menu tab and select the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Always install the... the folder of supplementary user manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-1
... each menu tab and select the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. Always install the... the folder of supplementary user manuals. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-1