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... corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ii No part of this product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
... corresponding source code and your request please provide the name, model number and version, as required under the Lesser General Public License Version ("LGPL"). ii No part of this product is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL") and under various Free Open Source Software licenses. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
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...Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-49 4.5 RAID configurations 4-52 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-52 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-53 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-53 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-53 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-57 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-57 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-57 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-58 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-59 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 LucidLogix Virtu...
...Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-49 4.5 RAID configurations 4-52 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-52 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-53 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-53 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-53 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-57 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-57 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-57 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-58 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-59 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 LucidLogix Virtu...
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... support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I port - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - Supports DVI-I Single Link with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! DTS UltraPC II - Integrated Graphics Processor - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN...
... support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I port - Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz - Supports DVI-I Single Link with HD audio module in the front panel to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! DTS UltraPC II - Integrated Graphics Processor - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN...
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...x Clear CMOS button 6-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU control at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin...
...x Clear CMOS button 6-channel Audio I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker 2: - vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU control at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin...
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... power signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered the use low. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from the CPU, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for selected applications, even when setting the system to sleep. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for applications to start, update...
... power signal (SVID) requests from ASUS pioneered the use low. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from the CPU, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for selected applications, even when setting the system to sleep. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for applications to start, update...
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...-based BIOS update solution. Just plug in Windows® XP. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on downloads. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. • The USAP support varies with models. • Due to Intel® USB 3.0 Controller limitation, the USB 3.0 Boost is not supported in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for...
...-based BIOS update solution. Just plug in Windows® XP. Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on downloads. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction. • The USAP support varies with models. • Due to Intel® USB 3.0 Controller limitation, the USB 3.0 Boost is not supported in a USB flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for...
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... and AMD graphic cards. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is supported by eliminating tearing artifacts. Symmetry mode improves the balance of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with ease. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound...
... and AMD graphic cards. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is supported by eliminating tearing artifacts. Symmetry mode improves the balance of colors and bi-directional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with ease. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound...
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...; • ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. Timing Voltage - 8-8-8-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-28 1.65V - 9-11-9-28 1.65V -- - -- 1.5V-1.7V -- 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • * The memory modules in...
...; • ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. Timing Voltage - 8-8-8-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-28 1.65V - 9-11-9-28 1.65V -- - -- 1.5V-1.7V -- 1.5V-1.7V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs • • • • • • • • • • • • * The memory modules in...
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... W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 8. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector, set to [HD]; These are not jumpers! CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN...
... W) fan power. • The CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS FAN Xpert feature. 8. if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P8Z77-I DELUXE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector, set to [HD]; These are not jumpers! CHA_FAN CHA FAN PWM CPU FAN...
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... input. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Otherwise, POST continues with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to make it lets you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
... input. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 See section 3.9 Exit Menu for information on the system chassis to erase the RTC RAM. • The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices. Otherwise, POST continues with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to make it lets you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new...
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.... [Enabled] Enables the C6 Report support function. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to OS. [Auto] Set this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU...
.... [Enabled] Enables the C6 Report support function. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turbo Mode [Enabled] Allows you to OS. [Auto] Set this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run faster than the marked frequency in a specific condition. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled] Forces the XD feature flag to always return to your CPU model. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU...
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...Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Wi-Fi Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10...
...Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Wi-Fi Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled Intel LAN controller Enabled Intel PXE OPROM Disabled Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10...
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...] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 60ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The...
...] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 40ºC to adjust the minimum chassis fan duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 60ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. The...
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...'s failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
...'s failure to update your BIOS if necessary. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 3 3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... boot failure! Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you press to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive...
... boot failure! Chapter 3 3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If you press to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. The utility automatically checks the devices for details. 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to load default BIOS values. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for the BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive...
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... 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-39 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB...
... 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-39 Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive). Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB...
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... RAID/AHCI driver disk. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Install the necessary drivers to install. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit...
... RAID/AHCI driver disk. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click each menu tab and select the items you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an item to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Install the necessary drivers to install. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-1 Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit...
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...Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-53 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Due to the power connector on the system. 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Acceleration Options 6. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options 5. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Turn...
...Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Chapter 4 [↑↓]-Select ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 4-53 Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. Due to the power connector on the system. 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. Acceleration Options 6. Go to [RAID Mode]. 4. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Create RAID Volume 2. Recovery Volume Options 5. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Turn...
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...floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID...
...floppy disk drive due to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to Windows® XP limitation. Plug the USB floppy disk drive and insert a floppy disk. 3. Select USB floppy disk drive as the primary boot device. 4. 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows®: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to section 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive. 4.6.1 Creating a RAID...
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... succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows...
... succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to Drivers > RAID, and then select the RAID driver for Windows® Vista or later OS: 1. Before loading the RAID driver from a USB flash drive, you to the USB flash drive. Chapter 4 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows...