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Contents Safety information v About this guide vi P8Z77-M specifications summary vii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-6 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.4.1 Overview 1-7 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-8 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1-14 1.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.5.1 Installing an expansion...
Contents Safety information v About this guide vi P8Z77-M specifications summary vii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Placement direction 1-2 1.2.2 Screw holes 1-2 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1-3 1.2.4 Layout contents 1-3 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the CPU 1-4 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation 1-6 1.4 System memory 1-7 1.4.1 Overview 1-7 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-8 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1-14 1.5 Expansion slots 1-15 1.5.1 Installing an expansion...
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... x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors - resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports ... D-sub with Windows 7 operating systems. (continues on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P8Z77-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM,...
... x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 1 x PCI * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to www.asus.com for Intel® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium® / Celeron® Processors - resolution 2048 x 1536@75Hz Supports ... D-sub with Windows 7 operating systems. (continues on the CPU types. ** Refer to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. P8Z77-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LGA1155 socket for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM,...
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... support Windows 7 or later versions. vDRAM Bus: 127-step Memory voltage control - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS Exclusive Features - Anti Surge - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in use - P8Z77-M specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek®...
... support Windows 7 or later versions. vDRAM Bus: 127-step Memory voltage control - ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS Exclusive Features - Anti Surge - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in use - P8Z77-M specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek®...
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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 information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME Accessories Support DVD Form...
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 information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME Accessories Support DVD Form...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation.
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... 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to...
... 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to the memory address limitation on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Due to...
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...-28 1.65 • • 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core Processors. **Due to the behavior of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200...
...-28 1.65 • • 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core Processors. **Due to the behavior of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200...
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... any slot as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel...the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 1-14 ASUS P8Z77-M BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9 Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG...
... any slot as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel...the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 1-14 ASUS P8Z77-M BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9 Elixir M2F2G64CB88B7N-CG 2GB SS Elixir N2CB2G808N-CG...
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...been restored to its default 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. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and ...
...been restored to its default 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. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ... at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. If the test fails, the system reboots and ...
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... enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After ...again to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers...
... enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. function. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. After ...again to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers...
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... menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to... South Bridge Stepping 0601 x64 02/02/2012 8.0.1.1399 C1 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2700 CPU @ 3.50GHz Speed 3506 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 2048 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Friday 02/15/2012] [16:46:15] ...
... menu items allow you to change the system security settings. • If you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you have forgotten your BIOS password, erase the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to... South Bridge Stepping 0601 x64 02/02/2012 8.0.1.1399 C1 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2700 CPU @ 3.50GHz Speed 3506 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Speed 2048 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Friday 02/15/2012] [16:46:15] ...
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... frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai ... : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto CPU bus speed Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. EFI BIOS Utility - According to display the following items: Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage ...
... frequency slower than the common tCK detected via SPD. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1201. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai ... : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto CPU bus speed Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU Max. EFI BIOS Utility - According to display the following items: Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage ...
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... Core Processor, options may vary with CPU type. mode supported by Intel CPU default settings. [Manual] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you ...you set a Turbo Ratio for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto...
... Core Processor, options may vary with CPU type. mode supported by Intel CPU default settings. [Manual] Allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to set to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you ...you set a Turbo Ratio for optimizing the system performance. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 Use the and keys to 300.0MHz. eXtreme Memory Profile [High Performance] This item appears only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto...
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...Ratio for all core activations. [Enabled} Sets an individual Turbo Ratio for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M Use the and keys to adjust the value from 35 to 59. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ... EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to assign core ratio values. The following items appear when you to set the memory operating frequency. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. If this happens, revert to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100...
...Ratio for all core activations. [Enabled} Sets an individual Turbo Ratio for enhancing the system performance. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M Use the and keys to adjust the value from 35 to 59. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ... EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to assign core ratio values. The following items appear when you to set the memory operating frequency. Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. If this happens, revert to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [100...
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...to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-M Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] ...Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to the corresponding SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting...
...to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer. S.M.A.R.T. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur, this function. 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-M Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SATA configuration. [IDE] ...Port items show Not Present if no SATA device is a monitor system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 System Agent Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to the corresponding SATA port. Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting...
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... Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]~[1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. iGPU shared system memory size is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] ...EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE][PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] This item selects DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used only for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Chapter 2: BIOS...
... Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [96M]~[1024M] Render Standby [Enabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor. iGPU shared system memory size is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] ...EHCI hand‑off feature. [Disabled] Disables the function. Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE][PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] This item selects DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used only for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] Disables the function. Chapter 2: BIOS...
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...if no profile is created. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A2] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Advanced ...Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Label Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select...
...if no profile is created. Key in the profile number that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. 2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information DIMM Slot # [DIMM_A2] Displays the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information of the setup profile. Advanced ...Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility > ASUS O.C. Label Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that saved your CMOS settings, press , and then select...