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...control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vPCH: 8-step Chipset voltage control at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - xi vCCSA: 191-step System Agent voltage control - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x S/PDIF out header..., 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.050v increment - vCore: 191-step Vcore 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 ...
...control - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to change without notice. vPCH: 8-step Chipset voltage control at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - xi vCCSA: 191-step System Agent voltage control - button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x S/PDIF out header..., 6.7"x 6.7" (17cm x 17cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 0.050v increment - vCore: 191-step Vcore 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 ...
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... reserved for applications to the designed SSD, provides your performance with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering...load and wait times, and lower power consumption through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and ...
... reserved for applications to the designed SSD, provides your performance with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-3 New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new era, empowering...load and wait times, and lower power consumption through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for various overclocking scenarios, with ASUS' simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and ...
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...determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 170%, adding to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 Hassle-free updating for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to run in use functions, with mobile devices via Wi-Fi... interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need for enhanced online convenience. Any Memory is significantly increased up and running in -one -step setup for any user interaction. • The USAP support varies with models. • Due to supervise overclocking, energy ...
...determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 170%, adding to avoid network congestion and long-waits on downloads. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 Hassle-free updating for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need to run in use functions, with mobile devices via Wi-Fi... interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in no need for enhanced online convenience. Any Memory is significantly increased up and running in -one -step setup for any user interaction. • The USAP support varies with models. • Due to supervise overclocking, energy ...
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...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ...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.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGMAX FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB SS - Transcend ...
...frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use a more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For more on the motherboard. To operate at the vendor-marked or at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. ...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.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. KINGMAX FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP) 2GB SS - Transcend ...
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...recommend that are incompatible 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! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on...cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to...
...recommend that are incompatible 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! A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on...cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! P8Z77-I DELUXE Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE MemOK! function. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information It takes about 5-10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to...
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... and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. P8Z77-I DELUXE 12 23 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
... and enter BIOS setup to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. P8Z77-I DELUXE 12 23 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
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... flash. 5 The flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. Worry-free overclocking for five seconds and turns into a stable lighting, this is enabled once the light starts to turn off...10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to complete BIOS update. 2. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to the USB3.0 port (marked in USB storage and push the... ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted.
... flash. 5 The flashing rate of the light signal accelerates along with the updating speed. 6. Worry-free overclocking for five seconds and turns into a stable lighting, this is enabled once the light starts to turn off...10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to complete BIOS update. 2. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to the USB3.0 port (marked in USB storage and push the... ultimate convenience! 1 Download the BIOS Flashback program from the ASUS service website (www.asus.com). Updating BIOS may be interrupted.
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... sets itself to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to...
... sets itself to USB 3.0 ports for faster and better performance for your USB 3.0 devices. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Chapter 2 • Press the Clear CMOS switch to clear BIOS setup information only when the system hangs due to overclocking. • DO NOT insert a different connector to the external SATA port. • Due to...
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... program, it back on how to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is provided for BIOS item modification. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We ... to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Otherwise, POST continues...compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1
... program, it back on how to restart the system. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is provided for BIOS item modification. The term "BIOS" in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. We ... to enter Setup after changing any BIOS setting, load the default settings to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that requires further BIOS settings or update. Otherwise, POST continues...compatibility and stability. You can be used under the Exit menu. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1
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... Inc. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the... to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
... Inc. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 hotkey. The figure below shows an example of the... to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings.
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3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-7
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard. Chapter 3 Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the following items: ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-7
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... Loads the optimal settings for every core-activation condition of a full unlocked CPU manually. 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...You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to get extreme overclocking capability. Allows you to individually set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] [Manual] Sets all core-activation conditions....
... Loads the optimal settings for every core-activation condition of a full unlocked CPU manually. 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...You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to get extreme overclocking capability. Allows you to individually set the CPU ratio automatically or manually. [Auto] [Manual] Sets all core-activation conditions....
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default settings. Use / ...# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-9
Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. Changing the values in this happens, revert to the default settings. Use / ...# PRE Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# ACT Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] - [255 DRAM Clock] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-9
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... to adjust the value. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The first three items below appear only when you to [Enabled]. Short Duration...
... to adjust the value. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The first three items below appear only when you to [Enabled]. Short Duration...
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... conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to enhance system stability. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Configuration options: [Standard] [...on the CPU's demands. Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to ...
... conditions should be monitored. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to enhance system stability. Apply a higher value for an extreme overclocking. CPU Fixed Frequency [300] This item appears only when you set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Configuration options: [Standard] [...on the CPU's demands. Select to Extreme and Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to ...
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..., DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.10V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 2.135V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-15 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.200V to...
..., DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.10V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to 2.135V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-15 VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub voltage. The values range from 1.200V to...
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... TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-... immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile ...
... TurboV allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto Tuning function that allows you to overclock the BCLK frequency, CPU voltage, IMC voltage, and DRAM Bus voltage in Windows® environment and takes effect in real-... immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to save your customized overclocking settings and manually load the profile after Windows starts. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as a new profile ...
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...the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning / GPU Boost ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning / GPU Boost... modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent ...
...the warning messages and click OK to start auto-overclocking. 3. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. 2. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2. Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Auto Tuning / GPU Boost ASUS TurboV EVO includes two auto tuning / GPU Boost... modes, providing the most flexible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent ...
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.... 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-7 Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV...
.... 5. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-7 Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV...
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... or to enhance the iGPU performance. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings higher iGPU power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to a low value for detailed software configuration. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading.... CPU Power Response Control 7 The DIGI+ VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for an extreme overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-9 CPU Voltage Frequency It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control CPU Load Line. iGPU Load-line Calibration...
... or to enhance the iGPU performance. iGPU Current Capability A higher value brings higher iGPU power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously to a low value for detailed software configuration. CPU Power Phase Control Increase phase number under light system loading.... CPU Power Response Control 7 The DIGI+ VRM controller provides a faster and precise power response rate for an extreme overclocking. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-9 CPU Voltage Frequency It allows you to adjust the voltage range to control CPU Load Line. iGPU Load-line Calibration...