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...the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. 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. Products and corporate names appearing in this... you encounter any problems in writing by any warranty. ii This offer is distributed without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
...the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by sending a request to infringe. 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. Products and corporate names appearing in this... you encounter any problems in writing by any warranty. ii This offer is distributed without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
... devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits...
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Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Used to select. If you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings ... Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Used to select. If you must press two or more information Refer to change system settings ... Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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x P8Z77-M specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory ...PXE, WOR by PME Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-connector User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject ...
x P8Z77-M specifications summary BIOS features Manageability 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory ...PXE, WOR by PME Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-connector User's manual Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) uATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject ...
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Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB ...the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of the following: - P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and ... and above/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M
Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB ...the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. The system maps the total size of the following: - P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and ... and above/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... settings. • We 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! function. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 1.6 Onboard switches Onboard ...settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after...
... settings. • We 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! function. Press and hold the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! 1.6 Onboard switches Onboard ...settings. A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been restored to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after...
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... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29.... Install the necessary drivers to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is for reference only. Click an icon to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you want to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to install The Make Disk menu contains items to display the ASUS contact information. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-29.... Install the necessary drivers to display DVD/ motherboard information If Autorun is for reference only. Click an icon to use the devices. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice.
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... the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS if necessary...
... the latest BIOS file for details on system stability, compatibility, or performance. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS if necessary...
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...Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU turbo-mode speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers... of active cores will be set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the Turbo Ratio item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in the desired value using Intel 3rd Generation Core ...
...Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU turbo-mode speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set by Intel CPU default settings. [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in OS)] All numbers... of active cores will be set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set the Turbo Ratio item to [By ALL Cores (Can Adjust in the desired value using Intel 3rd Generation Core ...
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...100:133] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows you to assign core ratio values. ...Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Ratio Synchronizing Control [Disabled] Allows you to set Turbo Ratio to [Manual]. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! The following items appear when you set Turbo Ratio for each ...
...100:133] Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the EPU Power Saving Mode item to [Enabled.] and allows you to assign core ratio values. ...Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to select the EPU power saving mode. Ratio Synchronizing Control [Disabled] Allows you to set Turbo Ratio to [Manual]. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to become unstable! The following items appear when you set Turbo Ratio for each ...
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...] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to become unstable! Use and keys or the numeric keypad 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...
...] [Regular] [Medium] [High] [Ultra High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may cause the system to become unstable! Use and keys or the numeric keypad 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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... to maintain the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. 2-16 ASUS P8Z77-M CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: ...[T. Select to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to set the iGPU Current Capability. CPU Power ...
... to maintain the current VRM balance. The thermal conditions should be monitored. 2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. 2-16 ASUS P8Z77-M CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to maintain the VRM thermal balance. [Extreme] - Configuration options: ...[T. Select to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to set the iGPU Current Capability. CPU Power ...
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... volage. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of... [Auto] Allows you to 2.135V with a 0.1V interval. The values range from 1.80V to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to ...
... volage. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. The values range from 0.005V to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO Voltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of... [Auto] Allows you to 2.135V with a 0.1V interval. The values range from 1.80V to set the Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval. CPU Offset Voltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU Voltage item to ...
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... feature. The following four items appear only when you do not want to detect this item. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature is not connected to 75ºC CPU Fan Min. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [... ets 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 100%. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the...
... feature. The following four items appear only when you do not want to detect this item. CPU Lower Temperature [20] Use the and keys to [Manual]. When the CPU temperature is not connected to 75ºC CPU Fan Min. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [... ets 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 100%. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. When the CPU temperature reaches the...
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The values range from 60% to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z77-M Chassis1/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of ...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 [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. When the chassis temperature reaches ...
The values range from 60% to 100%. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8Z77-M Chassis1/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of ...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 [Manual]. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC, the chassis fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. When the chassis temperature reaches ...