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... Information 3-32 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 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 II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 iv...
... Information 3-32 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 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 II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 iv...
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... Gigabit LAN- Integrated Graphics Processor - DTS Connect - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel...i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22nm / 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot *...
... Gigabit LAN- Integrated Graphics Processor - DTS Connect - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Bluetooth Audio LGA1155 socket for Intel...i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22nm / 32nm CPU Supports Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. 1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot *...
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P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode** - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - Wi-Fi Engine for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS and Android systems. - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
P8Z77-I DELUXE specifications summary USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode** - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel) ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - Wi-Fi Engine for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS and Android systems. - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - AI Suite II - MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution...
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... Memory voltage control - vCCSA: 191-step System Agent voltage control - 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) System Panel connector...
... Memory voltage control - vCCSA: 191-step System Agent voltage control - 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) System Panel connector...
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... lower-power hibernate state in diverse situations. Users can adjust CPU and its full potential. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of the SSD is supported by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available ... spin. Saving system memory to the designed SSD, provides your computer to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for caching function. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-3 Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for selected applications, even when setting the system to ensure...
... lower-power hibernate state in diverse situations. Users can adjust CPU and its full potential. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of the SSD is supported by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available ... spin. Saving system memory to the designed SSD, provides your computer to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for caching function. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-3 Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for selected applications, even when setting the system to ensure...
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...CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without requiring further interaction. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in a specific time period to switch back and forth between different utilities. MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE... check for any user interaction. • The USAP support varies with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0...
...CPU or DRAM installed into one -step setup for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without requiring further interaction. AI Suite II One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in a specific time period to switch back and forth between different utilities. MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE... check for any user interaction. • The USAP support varies with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0...
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...the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in 64-bit operating systems with native support. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-...useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. It ...
...the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in 64-bit operating systems with native support. ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-...useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the first mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with difficult POST situations. It ...
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.../1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.)...be about 3GB or less. Transcend TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - For more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB ...
.../1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Channel A and Channel B. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400(O.C.)...be about 3GB or less. Transcend TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - For more efficient memory cooling system to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB ...
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...NO. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported by this motherboard; KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - ...ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support ...
...NO. GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported by this motherboard; KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - ...ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2225(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. DIMM socket support ...
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 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, set to this connector, set...connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; Chapter 2 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Z77-I DELUXE HD...
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 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, set to this connector, set...connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to [HD]; Chapter 2 AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L P8Z77-I DELUXE HD...
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... you set the Ai Overclock Tuner to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Chapter 3 When the Turbo Ratio is set...Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to adjust the value. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to get extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] ...
... you set the Ai Overclock Tuner to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. mode supported by your memory module. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select any of a full unlocked CPU manually. Chapter 3 When the Turbo Ratio is set...Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU and VGA frequency to adjust the value. BCLK/PEG Frequency [XXX] Allows you to get extreme overclocking capability. Configuration options: [Profile #1] [ Profile #2] ASUS MultiCore Enhancement [Enabled]. [Enabled] Sets to [Enabled] ...
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... based on your CPU configuration. Configuration options: [T. Probe] - CPU Power Response Control [Auto] The DIG+ VRM controller provides a faster, and precise power response rate for an extreme overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 The thermal...options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. Higher...
... based on your CPU configuration. Configuration options: [T. Probe] - CPU Power Response Control [Auto] The DIG+ VRM controller provides a faster, and precise power response rate for an extreme overclocking. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 The thermal...options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. Higher...
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ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-17 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. The configuration options vary with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with the CPU types. The items shown...
ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-17 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you installed. The configuration options vary with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this screen may be different due to the CPU you to choose the number of CPU cores to boot even without support for CPUs with the CPU types. The items shown...
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...as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 Report support function. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] .... [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Chapter 3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled...
...as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C6 Report support function. [Disabled] Disables the function. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU C1E [Auto] [Auto] Set this function. Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] .... [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Chapter 3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled...
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...F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...if you do not want to display the following items: Chassis Fan Profile Standard F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and...
...F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...if you do not want to display the following items: Chassis Fan Profile Standard F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and...
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...fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to [Manual]. The following four items appear only... quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 60ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit...
...fan duty cycle. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to [Manual]. The following four items appear only... quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to 90ºC. CPU Fan Min. When the chassis temperature is under 60ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit...
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...to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-3 Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to ...update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the software ...
...to open the AI Suite II main menu bar. The AI Suite II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-3 Chapter 4 Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to ...update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the software ...
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... to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers...
... to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-time without applying Applies all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers...
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... the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to start auto-overclocking. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Auto Tuning / GPU Boost ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning / GPU Boost modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning...
... the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Using Extreme Tuning 1. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to start auto-overclocking. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Auto Tuning / GPU Boost ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning / GPU Boost modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning...
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...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for CPU. CPU Power Duty Control 8 CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE... 4-9 Set to a high value for system performance or to enhance system stability. CPU Voltage Frequency It allows you ...
...support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for CPU. CPU Power Duty Control 8 CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the current of every VRM phase and the thermal of every phase component. • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE... 4-9 Set to a high value for system performance or to enhance system stability. CPU Voltage Frequency It allows you ...