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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots [black] (single at 16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots** 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. **T he...
P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LGA1155 socket for details. 2 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots [black] (single at 16 or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots** 2 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. **T he...
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...; 7 operating systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. CPU Power - ASUS CPU Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset...
...; 7 operating systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. CPU Power - ASUS CPU Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset...
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... portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for all smart devices - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM...
... portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS & Android systems - Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for all smart devices - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM...
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... Adjustable 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 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan ... 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors...
... Adjustable 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 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan ... 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors...
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...SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in CPU frequency Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the world's first real-time PC power saving... in CPU frequency up to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to see an extreme boost in CPU overclocking performance. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. With support for...
...SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in CPU frequency Always at the forefront of power design, ASUS propels you into the world's first real-time PC power saving... in CPU frequency up to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to see an extreme boost in CPU overclocking performance. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. With support for...
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...better electric conductivity, it enables tailored fan speed settings for each CPU and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which scans each fan to install. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for ...sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - All of cooling performance and low noise. It reacts to near 0dB with native support. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Advanced Mode for ...
...better electric conductivity, it enables tailored fan speed settings for each CPU and chassis fan with exclusive automatic fan speed detection, which scans each fan to install. making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for ...sharing UEFI setup info and troubleshooting - All of cooling performance and low noise. It reacts to near 0dB with native support. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for enhanced system control - Advanced Mode for ...
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...XMP) 2GB DS - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - For effective use a more on the motherboard. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 ... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system ...
...XMP) 2GB DS - however, the actual frequency support varies depending on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - For effective use a more on the motherboard. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 ... memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of 3GB system ...
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... (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 Timing Voltage 9-10-9-28 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed...
... (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 Timing Voltage 9-10-9-28 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM ● ● * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on Intel 3rd Generation Processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed...
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...; ● ● ● socket 4DIMM ● ● ● 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Timing - 7-9-7-21 - 9-9-9-24 - 8-8-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-8-7-24 - 8-8-8-28 - 8 - 9 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 3CCD-1509A 3CCD-1509A - - 8-8-8-21 KFB8FNLXFBNF-15A 7-7-7-21 - DJ...
...; ● ● ● socket 4DIMM ● ● ● 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 MHz capability Vendors Part No. margin of the installed CPU. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. Timing - 7-9-7-21 - 9-9-9-24 - 8-8-8-24 - 9-9-9-24 - 7-8-7-24 - 8-8-8-28 - 8 - 9 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 3CCD-1509A 3CCD-1509A - - 8-8-8-21 KFB8FNLXFBNF-15A 7-7-7-21 - DJ...
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...- - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics... Controller - PCIE x1_1 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - -
...- - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics... Controller - PCIE x1_1 - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - -
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... (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. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 7. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on...
... (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. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 7. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on...
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If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. mode supported by your memory module. When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you to individually set ...overclocking parameters. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. BCLK/PCIE...
If you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. mode supported by your memory module. When the Turbo Ratio is set to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you to individually set ...overclocking parameters. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. BCLK/PCIE...
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...options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the following items are adjusted... to enhance system stability. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-11 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme...
...options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of the following items are adjusted... to enhance system stability. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-11 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme...
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... 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 of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... 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 of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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...Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This function must be enabled to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ... to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-17
...Enabled] Allows you to set the processor cores to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. CPU C1E [Auto] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. This function must be enabled to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ... to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this function. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-17
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... range from 0% to 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to 100%. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only...quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 ...
... range from 0% to 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to 100%. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the and keys to [Manual]. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 1/4 [600 RPM] This item appears only...quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you do not want to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 ...
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...when you through the installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only ...
...when you through the installation. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Click the icon to the optical drive. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-3 The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The actual screenshots vary... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears only ...
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...AI Suite II main menu bar. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. For system stability, all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual in TurboV will not be saved to show ...that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
...AI Suite II main menu bar. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. For system stability, all changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the software manual in TurboV will not be saved to show ...that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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.... Click on the adjustment bar to manually adjust CPU Strap. 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing ... applying Applies all changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Read through the warning messages and click OK to...
.... Click on the adjustment bar to manually adjust CPU Strap. 1. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. CPU Strap Adjustment bar Click to restore all start auto-overclocking. Auto Tuning ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning modes, providing ... applying Applies all changes immediately • Every CPU Strap support is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Read through the warning messages and click OK to...