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... may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as the corresponding binary/object code. ii 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. or (2) for the GPL Software,... WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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...
... may obtain the complete corresponding source code (as the corresponding binary/object code. ii 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. or (2) for the GPL Software,... WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and licensed under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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...
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... 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 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 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced...
... 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 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 iv ASUS O.C. Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced...
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... connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product...
... connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Do not place the product...
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... the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you complete a task. Keys enclosed in 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...
... the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the Enter or Return key. + + If you complete a task. Keys enclosed in 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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... (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) BIOS BIOS • If any of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables BIOS 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , ...package for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna...
... (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) BIOS BIOS • If any of the above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables BIOS 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest technologies, making it , ...package for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna...
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...offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power control, which reduces ... power control and better power savings with the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to 85%. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+ Up to the future of power management again by automatically detecting current PC...
...offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power control, which reduces ... power control and better power savings with the TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) to 85%. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all -new SMART DIGI+ Up to the future of power management again by automatically detecting current PC...
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...value. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit ...1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS Brand...
...value. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you want to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit ...1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS Brand...
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...about 30 seconds for successful boot. 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 unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings... settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the...
...about 30 seconds for successful boot. 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 unplug the power cord for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings... settings. • We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the...
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... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
... using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin...
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... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set 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...
... create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. 2. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set 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...
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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. Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out...
... 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. Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out...
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...for information on to the default value. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to run this user manual refers to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not ...from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 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 enter the Setup utility. The...
...for information on to the default value. When you start up the computer, the system provides you want to run this user manual refers to ensure system compatibility and stability. You can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the help of the BIOS may not ...from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 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 enter the Setup utility. The...
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....0MHz. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to 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]...[Auto] Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Allows you to individually set to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set overclocking parameters. BCLK/PCIE Frequency...
....0MHz. If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to 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]...[Auto] Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to enhance the system performance. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Allows you to individually set to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set overclocking parameters. BCLK/PCIE Frequency...
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... 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-...overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. EPU Power ... Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to select the EPU power saving mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-9
... 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-...overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to adjust the value. EPU Power ... Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to select the EPU power saving mode. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-9
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...cores. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Long Duration Power Limit ...[Auto] Use the and keys to Manual Mode. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this...
...cores. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Long Duration Power Limit ...[Auto] Use the and keys to Manual Mode. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this...
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Configuration options: [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-11 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. Select to control the power phase based on ... - VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Regular]: 100 [Medium]: 150 [High]:200 [Ultra High]: 250 iGPU...
Configuration options: [T. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-11 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to maintain the current VRM balance. Select to control the power phase based on ... - VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Regular]: 100 [Medium]: 150 [High]:200 [Ultra High]: 250 iGPU...
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...635V with a 0.005V interval. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. potential. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the ...overclocking tolerance to increase the O.C. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Current Capability [100...
...635V with a 0.005V interval. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] DRAM Voltage Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. potential. DRAM Power Thermal Control [110] A higher temperature brings a wider DRAM power thermal range, and extends the ...overclocking tolerance to increase the O.C. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Current Capability [100...
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... from 0.80V to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.80V to 0.635V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high... from 1.20V to 2.20V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13
... from 0.80V to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. The values range from 0.80V to 0.635V with a 0.01V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high... from 1.20V to 2.20V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13
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... 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. 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- 0.060V 0.005V- 0.035V...
... 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. DRAM CTRL REF Voltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. 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- 0.060V 0.005V- 0.035V...
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... fan speed control parameters. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures...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. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan ...
... fan speed control parameters. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures...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. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] CPU Fan ...