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Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exlusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.1.6 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-8 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
Contents Safety information...vii About this guide...viii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary x Package contents...xiv Installation tools and components xv Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exlusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-5 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-5 1.1.6 Other special features 1-6 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-8 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-I Single Link with iGPU. Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Wireless Data Network LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™...® Wireless Display** *Wi-fi only supports Window® 7 or later versions. **Intel® Wireless Display is subject to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots * Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
...- Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-I Single Link with iGPU. Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support LAN Wireless Data Network LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™...® Wireless Display** *Wi-fi only supports Window® 7 or later versions. **Intel® Wireless Display is subject to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots * Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0.
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supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Storage Bluetooth Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ...blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - P8Z77-I /O * Use a chassis with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Storage Bluetooth Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ...blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel (blue) Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - P8Z77-I /O * Use a chassis with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology...
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... to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - AI Charger+ - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - Tuner - iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Fan Xpert - vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU SFS (Stepless...
... to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection - P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - AI Charger+ - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - Tuner - iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii EPU ASUS TPU - ASUS Fan Xpert - vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU SFS (Stepless...
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors Support DVD contents 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x... EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK! button 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis instrusion header 1 x speaker header Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories Form factor 2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables...
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors Support DVD contents 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x... EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x TPU switch 1 x MemOK! button 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x chassis instrusion header 1 x speaker header Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories Form factor 2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables...
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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 bag of screws 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 bag of screws 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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... graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-1 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is the latest PCI Express bus standard with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory...
... graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to them. * PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-1 Intel® Z77 Express Chipset The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is the latest PCI Express bus standard with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory...
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... update and sync with superior flexibility and perfect precision to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in seconds. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. New generation Dual...
... update and sync with superior flexibility and perfect precision to high speed connectivity. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in seconds. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efficiency. New generation Dual...
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...all your smart devices such as before. * Ai Charger is easier and more , all up to the big screen. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-3 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. everything looks great in diverse...its easy and user-friendly interface, you to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in complete clarity, so sharing is ASUS' unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones and iPads. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports ...
...all your smart devices such as before. * Ai Charger is easier and more , all up to the big screen. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-3 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. everything looks great in diverse...its easy and user-friendly interface, you to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in complete clarity, so sharing is ASUS' unique fast-charging software which supports iPods, iPhones and iPads. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports ...
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... BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes...
... BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-5 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey - ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes...
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... motherboard is in line with regard to energy consumption. Consumers can connect their PC to an external decoder. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-7 ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation. DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio...
... motherboard is in line with regard to energy consumption. Consumers can connect their PC to an external decoder. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-7 ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation. DTS Connect Expand Your PC Audio...
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... internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 2 3 17cm(6.7in) DIGI +VRM CON3 CON21 17cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD USB1-4 CON123 CHA_FAN SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CON22 ASM 1042 TPU TPU_LED EATX12V 4 5 TPU ANTENNA_PORT DVI Lithium Cell CMOS Power DRAM_LED LGA1155 18... ALC 898-GR AAFP SPDIF_OUT Intel® Z77 USB3_34 PCIEX16 6 SPEAKER 7 F_PANEL SB_PWR CHASSIS 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I DELUXE/WD 1-9
... internal connectors. 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 2 3 17cm(6.7in) DIGI +VRM CON3 CON21 17cm(6.7in) EATXPWR DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD USB1-4 CON123 CHA_FAN SPDIFO _HDMI _DP ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CON22 ASM 1042 TPU TPU_LED EATX12V 4 5 TPU ANTENNA_PORT DVI Lithium Cell CMOS Power DRAM_LED LGA1155 18... ALC 898-GR AAFP SPDIF_OUT Intel® Z77 USB3_34 PCIEX16 6 SPEAKER 7 F_PANEL SB_PWR CHASSIS 8 14 13 12 11 10 9 Refer to 1.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.1 Rear I DELUXE/WD 1-9
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...on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...
...on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap...ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD DIMMA1 DIMMB1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD DIMMA1 DIMMB1 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above DIMMs. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the ... for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS ...
...of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel® 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above DIMMs. ASUS will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is the ... for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in the market. • The default memory operation frequency is not the JEDEC memory standard. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS ...
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 10-12-10-27 1.65V ...
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 10-12-10-27 1.65V ...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-15 DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.55~1.75V • • 1.50V • • 1.65V • •...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1 (continued on the next page) P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-15 DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 1.55~1.75V • • 1.50V • • 1.65V • •...
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Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter 1 1 Slot No. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-21 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
Slot Description 1 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter 1 1 Slot No. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-21 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... that are not compatible 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! P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs...
... that are not compatible 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! P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches and buttons allow you to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch • Refer to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs...