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... 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for top network program in the front panel to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - UASP standard only supports Windows 8. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost - AI Suite II - MemOK! (continues on the next page) ...PDIF out port at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in use - AI Charger - P8Z77-M specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection...
... 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for top network program in the front panel to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - UASP standard only supports Windows 8. ASUS DIGI+ VRM Utility ASUS Exclusive Features - USB 3.0 Boost - AI Suite II - MemOK! (continues on the next page) ...PDIF out port at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in use - AI Charger - P8Z77-M specifications summary LAN Audio USB ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS unique features Realtek® 8111F Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection...
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... Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for ...install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more on the motherboard. ...
... Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for ...install 4GB or more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For effective use a more on the motherboard. ...
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...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on ...open-case system. 1.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
...10 seconds. • If your system fail to boot due to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on ...open-case system. 1.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when ...
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... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off ... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF...
... the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off ... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Turn OFF...
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...shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8Z77-M Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing ...
...shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2-8 ASUS P8Z77-M Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar...to the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings For changing ...
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... Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto CPU bus speed... 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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 malfunction...
... Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Target CPU Turbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto CPU bus speed... 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed 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 malfunction...
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...to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of a fully unlocked CPU. You can be set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you...[Auto] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to achieve the desired...
...to one single Turbo ratio in OS. [By Per Core (Cannot Adjust in OS)] All numbers of a fully unlocked CPU. You can be set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you to enhance the system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Profile #1] [Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [By All Cores] Allows you...[Auto] This item appears only when you to manually adjust the Turbo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to achieve the desired...
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... to DRAM speed ratio mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.2 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for every core activation. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to...] Allows you to assign core ratio values. The following items appear when you set Turbo Ratio to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M
... to DRAM speed ratio mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] 2.4.2 OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for every core activation. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to...] Allows you to assign core ratio values. The following items appear when you set Turbo Ratio to adjust the value. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M
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...+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal.
...+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is defined by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal.
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... 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 Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. CPU ...you to adjust CPU power thermal range and extend the overclocking tolerance to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support...
... 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 Power Duty Control [T.Probe] DIGI + VRM Duty control adjusts the current and thermal conditions of every component's phase. CPU ...you to adjust CPU power thermal range and extend the overclocking tolerance to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support...
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... only when you set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.1V interval. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. According to set the iGPU Offset voltage. We recommend you to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to...
... only when you set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you install the DIMMs with a 0.1V interval. Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. According to set the iGPU Offset voltage. We recommend you to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with a 0.005V interval. The values range from 0.005V to...