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...attachments such as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT ...
...attachments such as required under various Free Open Source Software licenses. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Copies of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT ...
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... Stack 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-36 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-37 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-38 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-38 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-42 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-43 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD...
... Stack 3-30 3.6 Monitor menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-36 3.8.2 ASUS SPD Information 3-36 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-36 3.9 Exit menu 3-37 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-38 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-38 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-41 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-42 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-43 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD...
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.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by...
.... These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by...
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Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. ix DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform ...
Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to yourself when completing a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. ix DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to select. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform ...
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... antennas 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Cable User's manual mini-ITX form factor: 6.7" x 6.7" (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • This motherboard is designed for use with Windows 7® and later versions. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors Support DVD...
... antennas 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Cable User's manual mini-ITX form factor: 6.7" x 6.7" (17 cm x 17 cm) • Specifications are subject to change without notice. • This motherboard is designed for use with Windows 7® and later versions. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O connectors Internal I/O connectors Support DVD...
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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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... you install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using the blue slots for overclocking ... memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. To ... memory standard. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend ...
... you install 4GB or more memory on its corresponding timing or the loaded X.M.P. Chapter 1 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 1-13 For optimal compatibility, we recommend that you are using the blue slots for overclocking ... memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in Channel A and Channel B. To ... memory standard. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend ...
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... We recommend 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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the...8226; Due to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch does not function under ...
... We recommend 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 the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. switch • Refer to memory tuning requirement, the...8226; Due to section 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs for successful boot. function. • The MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. function. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch does not function under ...
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...3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are ...onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows®...
...3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to [AHCI Mode] by default. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are ...onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows®...
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...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer ...to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer ...to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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... can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS...manual refers to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...
... can easily navigate the new UEFI BIOS with the help of a trained service personnel. BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3 The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that you to run the BIOS...manual refers to instability or boot failure. In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to enable a more flexible and convenient mouse input. We strongly recommend that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to ensure optimal performance. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD...
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If you to select the X.M.P. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-9 Chapter 3 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to ...select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore ...
If you to select the X.M.P. P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-9 Chapter 3 Select any of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [X.M.P.] Loads the optimal settings for optimizing the system performance. BCLK/PCIE Frequency [XXX] Allows you to ...select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. The values range from 80.0MHz to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore ...
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to your core processor's speed to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and ...
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you set the CPU ratio and features. Use the and keys to your core processor's speed to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Primary Plane Current Limit [Auto] Maximum instantaneous current allowed at any given time for CPU cores Use and ...
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...conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. ... 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DIGI+ VRM ...
...conditions should be monitored. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-15 The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to Extreme and Manual Mode. CPU Voltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. ... 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100% (Extreme). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. DIGI+ VRM ...
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...set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. The values range from 0.800V to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Choose a higher value when overclocking, or... under a high CPU loading for the CPU. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] ...
...set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. The values range from 0.800V to set a fixed CPU voltage. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Choose a higher value when overclocking, or... under a high CPU loading for the CPU. CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to [Offset Mode]. [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] ...
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...Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. According to set the VCCSA voltage. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-17 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with ...the voltage requirement below 1.65V. We recommend you to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU...
...Auto] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. According to set the VCCSA voltage. Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-17 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to Intel CPU specifications, DIMMs with ...the voltage requirement below 1.65V. We recommend you to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU...
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... Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of CPU Manual Voltage and CPU Offset Voltage vary with CPUs. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. CPU... configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage PCH Voltage White 0.8V-0.995V 0.005V-0.05V 1.2V-1.575V 0.61V-0.97V 1.05V-1.1V Yellow 1.000V-1.045V ...
... Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of CPU Manual Voltage and CPU Offset Voltage vary with CPUs. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. CPU... configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for EMI control. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage PCH Voltage White 0.8V-0.995V 0.005V-0.05V 1.2V-1.575V 0.61V-0.97V 1.05V-1.1V Yellow 1.000V-1.045V ...
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.... [Silent] 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 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control... only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to 100%. The values range from 20% to [Manual].
.... [Silent] 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 75ºC. The values range from 20ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chapter 3 3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Q-Fan Control... only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set CPU Fan Profile to 100%. The values range from 20% to [Manual].
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...minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the chassis temperature ...when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to [Manual]. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-33 CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is lower than ...
...minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. The values range from 40ºC to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. When the chassis temperature ...when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to [Manual]. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD 3-33 CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is lower than ...
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...BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates... the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
...BIOS using the ASUS Update or BIOS Updater utilities. 3.10.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates... the BIOS in the system's failure to boot. The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...