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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...
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...
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The PCIe x1_2 default setting is subject 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.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, ... setting is in x1 mode. ***T he PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_E34 and SATA6G_E12. resolution of individual CPUs. 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...
The PCIe x1_2 default setting is subject 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.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, ... setting is in x1 mode. ***T he PCIe x16_3 slot shares bandwidth with PCIe x1_1 slot, PCIe x1_2 slot, USB3_E34 and SATA6G_E12. resolution of individual CPUs. 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...
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...3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for iGPU) - 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...S/PDIF out ports at back I/O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. CPU Power - ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3- Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN- Supports jack-...
...3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for iGPU) - 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...S/PDIF out ports at back I/O 2 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. CPU Power - ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3- Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN- Supports jack-...
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... Surge - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Shield - Disk Unlocker - Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send(available with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique...
... Surge - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design: - ASUS Q-Shield - Disk Unlocker - Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send(available with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for optimized speed control ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique...
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P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal 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... 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continues on the next page) xii vDRAM...
P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal 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... 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continues on the next page) xii vDRAM...
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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 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!
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... • If any of the above are 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 ... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. ...
... • If any of the above are 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 ... features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. ...
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... DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in the world. P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB...
... DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that provide twice the performance of PCIe 2.0 (in the world. P8Z77-V PRO brings you 've never experienced before!" 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB...
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...wake-up to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for caching function. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower .... ** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to update and sync with fresh content for frequently accessed data. This technology combines SSD performance with enhanced scalability...
...wake-up to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for caching function. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower .... ** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to update and sync with fresh content for frequently accessed data. This technology combines SSD performance with enhanced scalability...
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...with a one-stop , or create a music playing motion control profile. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for complete comfort. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 DLNA streaming made easy: enjoy HD content, music and photos from a tablet? GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated ...facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge your PC: entertaining and customizable! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. leads the market by...
...with a one-stop , or create a music playing motion control profile. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for complete comfort. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 DLNA streaming made easy: enjoy HD content, music and photos from a tablet? GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated ...facilitates flexible frequency adjustments. USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge your PC: entertaining and customizable! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! USB 3.0 Boost New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. leads the market by...
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New upgrade! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional ... displays frequently-accessed info. Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level...
New upgrade! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional ... displays frequently-accessed info. Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for accessing memory info, detecting faulty DIMMs and helping with difficult POST situations ASUS Q-Design ASUS Q-Design enhances your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Featuring Fan Auto Tuning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level...
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... audio to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 5.1 surround through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with...
... audio to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 DTS UltraPC II DTS UltraPC II delivers exceptional 5.1 surround through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line with...
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1 Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug ...
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... CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. 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 Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) 8. Intel...
... CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. 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 Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 18. Asmedia® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) 8. Intel...
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Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - CORSAIR ...
Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip DS Brand CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB ( 4x 2GB ) SS - CORSAIR ...
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... SS/DS GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. Chapter 2 DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors GEIL Part No. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - ● ● ● CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB...
... SS/DS GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. Chapter 2 DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors GEIL Part No. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 Size S S / C h i p C h i p Timing Voltage D I M M s o c k e t s u p p o r t DS Brand (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - ● ● ● CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB...
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or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ... QVL. Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9
or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. ... QVL. Load the X.M.P. We suggest that you install the modules into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel memory configuration. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9
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shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - - USB2_1 Controller - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support ...
shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - - USB2_1 Controller - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support ...