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... remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on page x for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
... remove any component, ensure that came with the component. • Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on page x for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug...
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... in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the...
... in the image below. 1.2.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 1-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the...
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... are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd ... process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes 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...
... are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is incompatible with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel® 3rd/2nd ... process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes 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...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 ASUS P8Z77-M 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 ASUS P8Z77-M 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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... Due to Intel 2nd Generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps ... frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... Due to Intel 2nd Generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps ... frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...XMP) 8GB DS - - - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 1-14 ASUS P8Z77-M KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST- - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules ...
...1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: S upports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ...XMP) 8GB DS - - - We suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 1-14 ASUS P8Z77-M KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST- - We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: S upports two (2) modules ...
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... slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to get better performance. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M
... slot that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to get better performance. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. shared - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... Center for five seconds and turns into a stable light, this happens, restart the syetem. 3. If FLBK_LED flashes for assistance 1-18 ASUS P8Z77-M If the BIOS program is not working properly due to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Doing so will interrupt ...
... Center for five seconds and turns into a stable light, this happens, restart the syetem. 3. If FLBK_LED flashes for assistance 1-18 ASUS P8Z77-M If the BIOS program is not working properly due to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Doing so will interrupt ...
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... 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
... 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
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... or a speaker. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of this...
... or a speaker. To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of this...
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... through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-24 ASUS P8Z77-M 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can...
... through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s connectors are using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-24 ASUS P8Z77-M 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can...
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...) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports... connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8Z77-M 7. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot...
...) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. The USB 2.0 module is for USB 2.0 ports... connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8Z77-M 7. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot...
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... reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...
... reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...
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... traffic, then click Next. Updating from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Enter the Advanced Mode of the following methods: Updating from file, then click Next. Press to switch to avail...
... traffic, then click Next. Updating from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Enter the Advanced Mode of the following methods: Updating from file, then click Next. Press to switch to avail...
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... the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter...not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive ...off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z77-M
... the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to low disk capacity. 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter...not save them on the USB flash drive. • NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to boot using defaults 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive ...off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... test routines. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8Z77-M See section 1.9 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced...
... test routines. Do this last option only if the first two failed. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen. 2-6 ASUS P8Z77-M See section 1.9 Jumpers for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you scroll through the various submenus and select from the Exit/Advanced...
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.... The figure below 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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai...
.... The figure below 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 Refer to configure the BIOS settings. 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to the following main items: Main Ai...
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... the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M
... the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM to clear the BIOS password. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on top of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M EFI BIOS Utility - Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ VRM CPU Voltage 1.112V Offset Mode...
... Series motherboard supports 1066/1333MHz DRAM (only). →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. 2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M EFI BIOS Utility - Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ VRM CPU Voltage 1.112V Offset Mode...
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... the system to adjust the value. iGPU Max. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M The following items appear when you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Frequency [Auto] Allows...
... the system to adjust the value. iGPU Max. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M The following items appear when you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. The configuration options vary with a 50MHz interval. Frequency [Auto] Allows...