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..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of the product for... either (1) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. 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 MERCHANTABILITY ...
..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names appearing in the About Box of the product for... either (1) for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. 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 MERCHANTABILITY ...
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...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 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... 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...
...3-35 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 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... 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...
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... dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
... dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before using the product, ensure all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product...
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... you complete a task. 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 emphasize...
... you complete a task. 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 emphasize...
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... Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! BIOS ASUS P8Z77-V 1-1 card (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 ...
... Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! BIOS ASUS P8Z77-V 1-1 card (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 ...
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...single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. CPU wattage requirements cut in diverse situations. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in CPU overclocking performance. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction TPU (TurboV Processing Unit... with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a...
...single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. CPU wattage requirements cut in diverse situations. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in CPU overclocking performance. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity! 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction TPU (TurboV Processing Unit... with one-click extreme performance optimization and selectable CPU wattage levels, offering easier power control and better power savings with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through a...
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...efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 ...
...efficient memory cooling system to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for ...Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 ...
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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 system and reinstall the DIMM before ... near the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Press and hold...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer.
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 system and reinstall the DIMM before ... near the MemOK! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! function. • The MemOK! Press and hold...incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer.
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. ...
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... manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77...
... manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77...
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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. LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status...
... 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. LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status...
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... information on to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you to run this user manual refers to restart the system. We recommend that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard...up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this program. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 Being a menu-driven program, it back on how to the default value. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware ...
... information on to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. The BIOS setup program is connected to your motherboard if you to run this user manual refers to restart the system. We recommend that you not change modes from the Exit menu or from the available options using a keyboard...up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in this program. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 Being a menu-driven program, it back on how to the default value. BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware ...
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...Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto...adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile ...
...Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 2-Core Ratio Limit. 2-Core Ratio Limit [Auto...adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to enhance the system performance. Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile ...
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...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... [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in this menu allow you to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-9 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub...
...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... [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM timing control features. Changing the values in this menu allow you to the default settings. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-9 iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] DRAM Timing Control The sub...
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...adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Use and key to Manual Mode. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options:...[Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may result in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to enable or...
...adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at 0.125A increment. Use and key to Manual Mode. DIGI+ Power Control CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Configuration options:...[Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may result in a specific condition. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value at any given time for CPU cores Use and key to enable or...
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... [Auto] Allows you to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU ...spread spectrum to control the power phase based on the CPU's demands. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-11 Probe] - Configuration options: [Regular]: 100 [Medium]: 150 [High]:200 [Ultra High]: 250 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto...
... [Auto] Allows you to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU ...spread spectrum to control the power phase based on the CPU's demands. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-11 Probe] - Configuration options: [Regular]: 100 [Medium]: 150 [High]:200 [Ultra High]: 250 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto...
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... value. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the...
... value. Assign a fixed high DRAM frequency to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the...
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...offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V 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 ...PLL voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
...offset the voltage by a negative value. The values range from 1.20V to 2.20V 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 ...PLL voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you...
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... [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 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...
... [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. 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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Select Ignore if you do not wish to [Manual]. The values range from 40ºC to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically ... fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan...
Select Ignore if you do not wish to [Manual]. The values range from 40ºC to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically ... fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to disable or set CPU Fan Profile to display the detected temperatures. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan...