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... retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of accessories. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the specification list on page x for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components...
... retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of accessories. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the specification list on page x for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-M motherboard! Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for the list of the following precautions before touching any component. • Before handling components...
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Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis 1-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes ...
Ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis 1-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Do not overtighten the screws! 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before ... shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 2 A B 1-4 ASUS P8Z77-M 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before ... shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 2 A B 1-4 ASUS P8Z77-M 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the LGA1155 socket. Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after ...
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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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 1-6 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... less (Memory chip capacity counts in 2400MHz and above /2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to Intel 2nd Generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at... frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
... less (Memory chip capacity counts in 2400MHz and above /2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 1-8 ASUS P8Z77-M Any excess memory from the same vendor. • Due to Intel 2nd Generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at... frequency as default. • According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P8Z77-M Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-2400(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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...-channel memory configuration. 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. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-... install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 1-14 ASUS P8Z77-M
...-channel memory configuration. 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. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-... install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 1-14 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x1_1 shared - - - - - - - Thermal Controller - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16_1...
... other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - PCIE x1_1 shared - - - - - - - Thermal Controller - - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16_1...
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... drive or power system, or move the CLRTC jumper during the updating process and the system fails to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance 1-18 ASUS P8Z77-M If FLBK_LED flashes for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. If the BIOS program is not working properly due to update the...
... drive or power system, or move the CLRTC jumper during the updating process and the system fails to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for assistance 1-18 ASUS P8Z77-M If FLBK_LED flashes for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. If the BIOS program is not working properly due to update the...
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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 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 2-3. To erase...
... 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 2-3. To erase...
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... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the front panel to [HD]. Line In port...
... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Type item in the front panel to [HD]. Line In port...
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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. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk...
... 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. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk...
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...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8Z77-M The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the ... supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to ...
...connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 1-26 ASUS P8Z77-M The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. USB1314) These connectors are for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the ... supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to ...
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...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you...
...; System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you...
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... press to avail all its features. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and...the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 2. Updating from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Always update the utility to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up...select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Before you to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to download then click ...
... press to avail all its features. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to enable it. 3. The ASUS Update utility is done. • This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and...the system while updating the BIOS to the USB port. 2. Updating from the popup menu. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Always update the utility to perform the BIOS update process. Press the Up...select the BIOS version that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Before you to the Folder Info field. 6. Press to switch to download then click ...
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...the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).... Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z77-M This utility also allows you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the...
...the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).... Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to boot using defaults 3. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z77-M This utility also allows you to low disk capacity. 3. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to the USB port. 2. Before updating BIOS 1. Insert the...
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... as possible. 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 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this section are for information on the system chassis to restart the system. See section 1.9 Jumpers for...
... as possible. 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 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this section are for information on the system chassis to restart the system. See section 1.9 Jumpers for...
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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 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
.... 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 To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select...
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... date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch] [Pycc 2.3.2 System Date Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time Allows you to...
... date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the screen show Installed. 2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M Configuration options: [English] [Français] [Español] [Deutsch] [Pycc 2.3.2 System Date Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 System Time Allows you to...
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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 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - According to display the following items: Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage Auto iGPU Voltage 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 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. EFI BIOS Utility - According to display the following items: Offset Mode Sign + CPU Offset Voltage Auto iGPU Voltage Offset Mode...
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... this happens, revert to become unstable! The values range from 1350MHz to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M Use the and keys to adjust the value from 35 to 59. iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Configuration...
... this happens, revert to become unstable! The values range from 1350MHz to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [OK] [Cancel] 2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M Use the and keys to adjust the value from 35 to 59. iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Configuration...