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...; or (2) for which 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 IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will be extended if: (1)...
...; or (2) for which 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 IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any warranty. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. The source code will be extended if: (1)...
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...33 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 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... Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-25 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-26 3.7 Boot menu 3-29 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-31 3.8.2.
...33 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 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... Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-25 3.5.8 Network Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-26 3.7 Boot menu 3-29 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-31 3.8.2.
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... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are connected. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are connected. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
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... Return key. + + If you complete a task. Example: + + viii IMPORTANT: Instructions 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 complete...
... Return key. + + If you complete a task. Example: + + viii IMPORTANT: Instructions 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 complete...
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... 2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Cable User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject... tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU control at 0.100v increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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 Wi-Fi ring moving antennas 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Cable User Manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject... tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU control at 0.100v increment SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - 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...
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... damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas 1 x ASUS Q-Cable 1 bag of screws • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
... damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas 1 x ASUS Q-Cable 1 bag of screws • If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in ... details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - Transcend...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in ... details, refer to install 4GB or more memory on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. G.SKILL F3-19200CL9D4GBPIS(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - Transcend...
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...the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE MemOK! function. • The MemOK! This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off... that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your...tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from ...
...the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE MemOK! function. • The MemOK! This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you turn off... that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on a bare or opencase system. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your...tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to the latest BIOS version from ...
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...the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the 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,...Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section ...
...the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the 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,...Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Chapter 2 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-I DELUXE SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section ...
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... Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 2. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the...
... Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND 2. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the...
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...menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you see on your motherboard if... smoothness as possible. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on the screen during the Power...
...menu or from the available options using a keyboard or a USB mouse. You can change the default BIOS settings except in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings apply to most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. If you see on your motherboard if... smoothness as possible. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. You can also turn the system off and then turn it back on the screen during the Power...
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... only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Set to adjust the value. Chapter 3 When the Turbo Ratio is set to...
... only when you set the profiles supported by your memory modules for optimizing the system performance. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] for maximum performance under XMP/Manual/Userdefined memory frequency mode. [Disabled] Set to adjust the value. Chapter 3 When the Turbo Ratio is set to...
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... CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. This item...
... CPU loading. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to enable your core processor's speed to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Use the and keys to adjust the value. This item...
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...CPU. Configuration options: [T. Select to Manual Mode. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to control the power phase based on your CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 Use the and keys to ... higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The values range from 200k Hz to Extreme and Manual Mode. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. CPU...
...CPU. Configuration options: [T. Select to Manual Mode. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to control the power phase based on your CPU configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 Use the and keys to ... higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. The values range from 200k Hz to Extreme and Manual Mode. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. CPU...
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... with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130... module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] ...
... with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Manual Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130... module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . Some of the following items are adjusted by a negative value. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] ...
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...range from 1.05V to 1.40V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage PCH Voltage White 0.8V-1.04V 0.005V-0.05V 1.2V-1.575V 0.61V-0.97V 1.05V-1.1V Yellow 1.045V...Manual Voltage and CPU Offset Voltage vary with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. We recommend you to set the DRAM voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE ...
...range from 1.05V to 1.40V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCSA voltage. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage PCH Voltage White 0.8V-1.04V 0.005V-0.05V 1.2V-1.575V 0.61V-0.97V 1.05V-1.1V Yellow 1.045V...Manual Voltage and CPU Offset Voltage vary with voltage requirement over 1.65V may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. We recommend you to set the DRAM voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE ...
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...the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 20ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-27 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and...] 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 adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty...
...the maximum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature is under 20ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-27 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and...] 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 adjust the lower limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty...
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... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature...[Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to 100%. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan ...
... to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Chassis Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the chassis temperature...[Enabled] Chapter 3 3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Fan Min. The following four items appear only when you to set Chassis Fan Profile to [Manual]. The values range from 60% to 100%. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan ...
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...update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility ...that comes with the motherboard package. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the BIOS in the future. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support ...
...update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Refer to update your BIOS if necessary. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is a utility ...that comes with the motherboard package. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to restore the BIOS in the future. However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support ...
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.... You can decide whether to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. ...Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS...
.... You can decide whether to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Chapter 3 3. The actual BIOS information vary by models. ...Refer to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for detailed software configuration. 3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS...