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... PRODUCT. You may not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you . 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. ASUSTeK is eager to infringe. Products and ...
... PRODUCT. You may not be distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...our last shipment of the product including the GPL Software and/or LGPL Software, which you . 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. ASUSTeK is eager to infringe. Products and ...
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...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 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 ...3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-26 3.5.8 Network stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2.
...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 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 ...3-22 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-26 3.5.8 Network stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33 3.8.2.
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... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away...
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... a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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 help...
... a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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 help...
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x 9.6 in . 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. 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! xiii
x 9.6 in . 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. 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! xiii
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... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 2-in your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter...
... illustrated items above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 2-in your package with different models. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter...
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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 85%. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple ... and selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to the...
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 85%. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple ... and selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to the...
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... maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - 10-12-10-30 - 10-12-10-30 - ...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more...
... maximum of 3GB system memory if you are supported on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing - 10-12-10-30 - 10-12-10-30 - ...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you want to the memory address limitation on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more...
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... reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you to fine-tune performance when working...restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A...
... reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you to fine-tune performance when working...restored to its default settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! A...
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Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you ...
Chapter 2 • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you ...
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...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to... intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...
...® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using NCQ, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. Refer to... intend to [AHCI Mode] by default. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology ...
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... for your USB 3.0 devices. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor. • Due to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive. Mic In - You can connect two monitors to any two... Mic In - - - 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
... for your USB 3.0 devices. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor. • Due to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive. Mic In - You can connect two monitors to any two... Mic In - - - 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
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...manual refers to enter the Setup utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. If you want to use as easy to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...default settings to the default value. The term "BIOS" in this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to erase the RTC RAM. See section 2.2.8 ...
...manual refers to enter the Setup utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for system startup in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. If you want to use as easy to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...default settings to the default value. The term "BIOS" in this program. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to erase the RTC RAM. See section 2.2.8 ...
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...using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to individually set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all core-activation conditions. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to ...to set to [Auto] Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows...
...using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to individually set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] Sets all core-activation conditions. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to ...to set to [Auto] Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows...
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...[auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys...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 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not...
...[auto] using the keyboard and press the key. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-9 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the EPU Power Saving MODE item to [Enabled.] and allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys...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 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must not...
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...[Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may result in a specific condition. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use and key to... Manual Mode. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows...
...[Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may result in a specific condition. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Use and key to... Manual Mode. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows...
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...enable the spread spectrum to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] - You can also use the and keys to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the...Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Some of every component's phase. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
...enable the spread spectrum to maintain the current VRM balance. Probe] - You can also use the and keys to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the...Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability. Some of every component's phase. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO...
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...you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Auto mode. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. We recommend you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To ... spec, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.005V interval. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. The thermal conditions must ...
...you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Auto mode. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. We recommend you set the CPU Voltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] To ... spec, DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V with a 0.005V interval. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. The thermal conditions must ...
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...Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. 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- 0....1.21000V- 1.70000V Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-13 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, ...
...Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. The values range from 1.20V to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. 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- 0....1.21000V- 1.70000V Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-13 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.20V with a 0.00625V interval. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. The values range from 0.80V to 1.70V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, ...
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... and keys to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. If the fan is not connected to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-29 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and... temperature. [Silent] Sets 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 temperatures.
... and keys to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. The values range from 40ºC to [Manual]. If the fan is not connected to 100%. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-29 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and... temperature. [Silent] Sets 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 temperatures.