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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... 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 ASUS O.C. Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer ...
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... 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 ASUS O.C. Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections 2-45 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-47 2.5 Turning off the computer ...
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4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 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 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage...
4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 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 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage...
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...front panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset- 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 support ... * Supports on the next page) x Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN- Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - provides the best digital power saving conditions. quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM...
...front panel support (blue) - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset- 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 support ... * Supports on the next page) x Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN- Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - provides the best digital power saving conditions. quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for superior CPU/iGPU/DRAM...
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...) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports...
...) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports...
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...Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with fast computing iGPU. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one complete module. Designed for Intel® processor... MVP supports Windows 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a digital display interface standard that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Blu-ray Discs. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with the newly designed Virtual Sync...
...Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs, HDMI provides you with fast computing iGPU. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables in one complete module. Designed for Intel® processor... MVP supports Windows 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a digital display interface standard that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Blu-ray Discs. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with the newly designed Virtual Sync...
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With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. 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 ... Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to new levels with ease. In addition to ...
With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. 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 ... Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with ASUS vision of incredible surround sound. DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to new levels with ease. In addition to ...
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Onboard LED 11. Clear CMOS 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. .../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. 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
Onboard LED 11. Clear CMOS 14. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. .../s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 10. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. 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
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...- LAN - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - shared - - - - See page 2-30 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get... - - - shared - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - shared - - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - - Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - PCIE...
...- LAN - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - shared - - - - See page 2-30 for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get... - - - shared - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - shared - - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - - Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - PCIE...
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...purchased separately. 5. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a...additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Chapter 2 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately...
...purchased separately. 5. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a...additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. 4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Chapter 2 The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately...
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... Panel Type item in only one orientation. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel... to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-24 Chapter...
... Panel Type item in only one orientation. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel... to [AC97]. By default, this connector, set to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-24 Chapter...
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO AAFP 2-37
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO AAFP 2-37
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USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 7. DVI-D port 11. ASUS Wireless Module (Wi-Fi 802.11) 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 6. DisplayPort 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost Turbo Mode) 12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. HDMI port 9. PS.../2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. VGA port 5. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. The two USB ports support USB Charger+ and USB BIOS...
USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 7. DVI-D port 11. ASUS Wireless Module (Wi-Fi 802.11) 3. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 6. DisplayPort 10. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost Turbo Mode) 12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 8. HDMI port 9. PS.../2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Optical S/PDIF Out port 4. VGA port 5. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. The two USB ports support USB Charger+ and USB BIOS...
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... - Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic 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 not be... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out 6-channel Line...
... - Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic 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 not be... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out 6-channel Line...
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Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-45
Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-45
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... advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-3 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled...
... advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-3 Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled...
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...) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition...
...) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Chapter 3 Scroll down to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Definition...
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... 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled... regulation. [Disabled] Disables battery charging support. ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for HDMI audio output. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASmedia USB ...
... 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled... regulation. [Disabled] Disables battery charging support. ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for HDMI audio output. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASmedia USB ...
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...; Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Double- 4.3.11 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window...
...; Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Double- 4.3.11 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window...
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... stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Are you sure you want to 128KB. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 When the Create Volume item...
... stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Are you sure you want to 128KB. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 When the Create Volume item...