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...iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V specifications summary ix 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... 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-48 iii
...iii Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V specifications summary ix 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... 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-48 iii
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Contents 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage ...
Contents 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage ...
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... interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - UASP standard only...ports only support Windows 7 or later versions. quickly delivers higher VRM power for iGPU) - DTS UltraPC II - CPU Power - P8Z77-V 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 support ...
... interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jack-retasking - UASP standard only...ports only support Windows 7 or later versions. quickly delivers higher VRM power for iGPU) - DTS UltraPC II - CPU Power - P8Z77-V 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 support ...
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...) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
...) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features...
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... 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a set of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience...boosts your existing stereo speakers or headphones. When the discrete graphics card is a digital display interface standard that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it upgrades original sound to the ...
... 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is a set of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with the newly designed Virtual Sync, users can sit back and enjoy a perfect 3D animation experience...boosts your existing stereo speakers or headphones. When the discrete graphics card is a digital display interface standard that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it upgrades original sound to the ...
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...PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to an external decoder. Consumers can ... of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. ASUS P8Z77-V 1-9
...PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to reduce carbon footprint of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to an external decoder. Consumers can ... of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. ASUS P8Z77-V 1-9
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... - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0 Controller - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - - ASMedias SATA Controller - - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - - - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13 Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the...
... - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0 Controller - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - - ASMedias SATA Controller - - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - - - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13 Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. 5. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-23 Chapter 2 • The USB 3.0 module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection...
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. 5. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-23 Chapter 2 • The USB 3.0 module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection...
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... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. if you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you want to connect...
... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. if you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition... (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you want to connect...
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IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 7. DVI-D port 11. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-43 2.3.11 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 5. HDMI port 9. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 12. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port...
Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 7. DVI-D port 11. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-43 2.3.11 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 5. HDMI port 9. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 12. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port...
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... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In 4-channel Line In 6-channel Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line Out Mic In...
... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In 4-channel Line In 6-channel Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line Out Mic In...
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Chapter 2 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth...
... configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-3 Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth...
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... to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High...
... to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High...
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.... (SATA6G_E1/E2, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 are disabled for system resource optimization.) [X1] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for HDMI audio output. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup card is disabled for USB 3.0 devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation. [Disabled] ...
.... (SATA6G_E1/E2, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 are disabled for system resource optimization.) [X1] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for HDMI audio output. Intel LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASM1061 Storage OPROM ...[Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup card is disabled for USB 3.0 devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation. [Disabled] ...
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...with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 7™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® Z77 platform does not support... Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an ...
...with DTS UltraPC II for Windows® 7™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel® Z77 platform does not support... Minimize button Chapter 4 Information button • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play Blu-Ray disc, make sure to use an ...
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...Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. 5. Press after completing your selection. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 Use the up /down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the ...RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected drive. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST....
...Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to 128KB. 5. Press after completing your selection. 6. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 Use the up /down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the ...RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected drive. The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST....