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Contents Contents...iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V PRO specifications 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...
Contents Contents...iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V PRO specifications 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...
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... 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.)/1600/1333...Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (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/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo ...
... 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.)/1600/1333...Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology (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/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo ...
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...processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back I/O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- DTS Connect - 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 support -...
...processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at midboard for front panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back I/O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- DTS Connect - 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 support -...
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... Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful Intel® Z77 ... with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to them. * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. This provides great graphics performance. Total bandwidth for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /...
... Quad-GPU SLI and Quad-GPU CrossFireX Support! P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most powerful Intel® Z77 ... with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to them. * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. This provides great graphics performance. Total bandwidth for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) /...
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... still keeping the energy use low. The capacity of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on Windows® 7 operating systems. ** Operating systems...P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6X faster than USB 2.0. Chapter 1 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
... still keeping the energy use low. The capacity of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on Windows® 7 operating systems. ** Operating systems...P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6X faster than USB 2.0. Chapter 1 Intel® Smart Response Technology Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
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Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to ... by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. TPU Unleash your performance with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This...
Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. SMART DIGI+ Technology also includes the Smart CPU Power Level profile, which reduces CPU power consumption to ... by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. TPU Unleash your performance with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. This...
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...of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-friendly. For users searching for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it supports HDCP copy protection for full HD 1080p visuals and 3D animation through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a...; Technology boosts your 3D display, then you can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 30% beyond its original performance.
...of plugging in one easy step with one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-friendly. For users searching for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it supports HDCP copy protection for full HD 1080p visuals and 3D animation through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a...; Technology boosts your 3D display, then you can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 30% beyond its original performance.
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...the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is .../2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors.
...the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and...to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Ensure that the PnP cap is .../2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors.
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.../en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: -...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules 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.
.../en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of accessing information from the higher-sized channel is dependent on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of the following: -...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules 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.
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...27 1.66 ● ● ● * The memory modules in 2133MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3 2000 MHz... 4 DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2000MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Chapter 2 DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors GEIL Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on ...
...27 1.66 ● ● ● * The memory modules in 2133MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DDR3 2000 MHz... 4 DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2000MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Chapter 2 DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors GEIL Part No. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on ...
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...● ● ● ● ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1800MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; margin of the installed CPU. Timing Voltage - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ●...; ● ● * The memory modules in 1866MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; DIMM support 2DIMM ● ● ● ● ● socket 4DIMM ● ● ● 2-8 Chapter ...
...● ● ● ● ● ● ● * The memory modules in 1800MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; margin of the installed CPU. Timing Voltage - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ●...; ● ● * The memory modules in 1866MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; DIMM support 2DIMM ● ● ● ● ● socket 4DIMM ● ● ● 2-8 Chapter ...
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... or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may vary depending on your core processor's speed to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High...
... or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may vary depending on your core processor's speed to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High...
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3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] .... Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to activate in this function. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU...
3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in each processor package. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] .... Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to activate in this function. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU...
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... BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-17 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to set the processor cores to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. Use and keys to enable or disable the...
... BCLK Frequency. Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-17 Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to set the processor cores to enable or disable the Intel® Turbo Mode Technology. Use and keys to enable or disable the...
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... from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the next startup. • Only Intel® 3rd generation processors support the Smart DIGI+ Technology feature. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides profile...
... from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI+ Power Control by clicking Tool > DIGI+ Power Control on the next startup. • Only Intel® 3rd generation processors support the Smart DIGI+ Technology feature. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Select CPU Power or DRAM Power to enhance reliability and stability. It also provides profile...
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... use to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for SSD caching. Select which HDD for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-27 It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for caching. The Drivers installation tab appears if your... Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The capacity of the SSD is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click Accelerate ...
... use to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for SSD caching. Select which HDD for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/ main memory interaction. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-27 It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available) as a cache for caching. The Drivers installation tab appears if your... Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. The capacity of the SSD is supported by 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to use Intel® Smart Response Technology: 1. Click Accelerate ...
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...under RAID mode. 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP To install LucidLogix Virtu MVP: 1. Insert the support DVD in the optical drive. The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your computer's VGA output and discrete graphic cards to the best available graphic source while the newly-designed Virtual ... 7® operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by the 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • iGPU Multi-Monitor support option must be enabled in BIOS and install both Intel® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver...
...under RAID mode. 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP To install LucidLogix Virtu MVP: 1. Insert the support DVD in the optical drive. The ASUS Support Wizard appears if your computer's VGA output and discrete graphic cards to the best available graphic source while the newly-designed Virtual ... 7® operating systems. • Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by the 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. • iGPU Multi-Monitor support option must be enabled in BIOS and install both Intel® Graphics Accelerator, and graphics card driver...