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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 ...
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 ...
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... the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To ...
... the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To ...
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... ++ vi Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to...this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the ...
... ++ vi Conventions used in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to...this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the ...
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... Before you proceed Take note of accessories. If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is damaged or missing,...that came with the component. • Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on page x for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply....
... Before you proceed Take note of accessories. If any of the items is detached from the wall socket before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is damaged or missing,...that came with the component. • Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on page x for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply....
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... before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...chassis in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 1-2 ASUS P8Z77...
... before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...chassis in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 1-2 ASUS P8Z77...
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Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 11. switch 1-17 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 16. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 1-23 10. USB BIOS ...
Intel® LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 11. switch 1-17 14. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 1-26 16. 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 1-23 10. USB BIOS ...
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... damage is incompatible with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. 1 2 A B 1-4 ASUS P8Z77-M DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the...
... damage is incompatible with the cap on the LGA1155 socket. 1 2 A B 1-4 ASUS P8Z77-M DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Contact your retailer immediately if the...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 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.
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..., when you want to the behavior of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the following: - P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation.... frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M The system maps the total size of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200 and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more efficient memory ...
..., when you want to the behavior of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of the following: - P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Under the default state, some memory modules for single-channel operation.... frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M The system maps the total size of the Intel 2nd Generation Processor, DDR3 2200 and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more on the motherboard. For more efficient memory ...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. The following sub‑... installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. The following sub‑... installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to...
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... the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared EHCI #1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to get better...
... the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. shared EHCI #1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to get better...
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This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A messgae..., press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug ...
This is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch lights continuously. function. • The MemOK! A messgae..., press the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after using the MemOK! MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! Turn off the computer and unplug ...
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... is not properly installed. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. function. Turn off mode. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up when the DIMM is ON, in sleep mode, or in any...
... is not properly installed. 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2. function. Turn off mode. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up when the DIMM is ON, in sleep mode, or in any...
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... /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M By default, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 3. This port connects to [HD]. Microphone port (pink). Front panel audio connector (10...8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/ Center Front Speaker Out 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We ...
... /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M By default, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 3. This port connects to [HD]. Microphone port (pink). Front panel audio connector (10...8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/ Center Front Speaker Out 1. In the 4, 6, and 8-channel configurations, the function of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. • We ...
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...each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • CPU fan (4-pin) and CHA fans (3-pin/ 4-pin) support ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Chapter... 1: Product introduction 1-25 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 for better thermal environment. 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can...
...each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • CPU fan (4-pin) and CHA fans (3-pin/ 4-pin) support ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. Chapter... 1: Product introduction 1-25 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1-3 for better thermal environment. 6. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can...
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... supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (..., then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 7. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8Z77-M
... supports up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB 2.0 connectors (..., then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB1112; USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. 7. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8Z77-M
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...tab and select the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list... of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click the Contact ...
...tab and select the items you can install to change at www.asus.com for reference only. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The Manual menu contains the list... of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Click the Contact ...
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...• Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in ...the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this chapter to update your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility...
...• Update the BIOS from the motherboard support DVD, launch ASUS Update by clicking Update > ASUS Update on these utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is potentially risky. However, BIOS updating is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in ...the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using the current version of this chapter to update your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability, compatibility...
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...download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z77-M.CAP. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older ...than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0601 Folder Info...
...download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Doing so can restore a corrupted BIOS file using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into P8Z77-M.CAP. • The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older ...than the BIOS file published on the system. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M File Path: fs0:\ Drive fs0:\ VER: 0601 Folder Info...