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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 ... card 1-15 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot 1-16 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-16 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-16 1.6 Onboard switches 1-17 1.7 USB BIOS Flashback 1-18 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1-20 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software...
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 ... card 1-15 1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot 1-16 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-16 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-16 1.6 Onboard switches 1-17 1.7 USB BIOS Flashback 1-18 1.8 Onboard LEDs 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1-20 1.10 Connectors 1-21 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-22 1.11 Software...
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... damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to complete a task. ...or more information Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task....
... damage to the components when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are linked with a plus sign (+). Used to complete a task. ...or more information Refer to find more keys simultaneously, the key names are also provided. NOTE: Tips and additional information to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you complete a task....
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...BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x TPM header (continues on the next page) ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS USB BIOS... Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! ASUS Q-DIMM - P8Z77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features (continued) Back Panel I/O Ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution...
...BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - button 1 x BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x COM port header 1 x TPM header (continues on the next page) ix ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS USB BIOS... Panel(Q-Connector) 1 x MemOK! ASUS Q-DIMM - P8Z77-M specifications summary ASUS unique features (continued) Back Panel I/O Ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution...
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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 factor 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb...
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 factor 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb...
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.../LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 1-23 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin 1-25 12. USB BIOS flashback button 1-18 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 3. Standby Power LED 1-19 (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1-24...
.../LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 1-23 10. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin 1-25 12. USB BIOS flashback button 1-18 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 3. Standby Power LED 1-19 (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 1-24...
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...module inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as 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 both the blue and ...NT5CB128M8AN-CG - 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 Load the X.M.P. KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST- - BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS ...
...module inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as 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 both the blue and ...NT5CB128M8AN-CG - 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 Load the X.M.P. KINGTIGER F10DA2T1680 2GB DS KINGTIGER KTG1333PS1208NST- - BUFFALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F BUFFALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS ...
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... single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16_1 slot (navy blue) for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Expansion Slots 1 PCIE x16_1 2 PCIE x1_1 3 PCIE x16_2 4 PCI1 IRQ assignments for the expansion card.... - PCI shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. EHCI #0 - - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to get better performance. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure ...
... single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x 16_1 slot (navy blue) for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Expansion Slots 1 PCIE x16_1 2 PCIE x1_1 3 PCIE x16_2 4 PCI1 IRQ assignments for the expansion card.... - PCI shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - 1-16 ASUS P8Z77-M Intel PCH SATA controller #1 - - - shared - - - - - Turn on BIOS setup. 2. EHCI #0 - - - - - - - Assign an IRQ to get better performance. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure ...
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... DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has 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 after the whole tuning process, the ...
... DIMMs still fail to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you download and update to boot after using the MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs during POST reminding you that the BIOS has 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 after the whole tuning process, the ...
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...the bottom of USB2.0 port (LAN1_USB2_78 connector) at the rear panel. 3 Press the USB Flashback switch for assistance 1-18 ASUS P8Z77-M If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is completed. 1. Do not disconnect the USB flash drive or power system, or move the CLRTC jumper during the ... to a USB flash drive. 2 Connect the USB flash drive to update the BIOS. 2. The FLBK_LED goes out when the BIOS update is not working properly due to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. If FLBK_LED flashes for five seconds...
...the bottom of USB2.0 port (LAN1_USB2_78 connector) at the rear panel. 3 Press the USB Flashback switch for assistance 1-18 ASUS P8Z77-M If this indicates that USB BIOS Flashback is completed. 1. Do not disconnect the USB flash drive or power system, or move the CLRTC jumper during the ... to a USB flash drive. 2 Connect the USB flash drive to update the BIOS. 2. The FLBK_LED goes out when the BIOS update is not working properly due to reboot, please contact your local ASUS Service Center for three seconds until the FLBK_LED flashes. If FLBK_LED flashes for five seconds...
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... about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the... on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. 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...
... about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the... on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. 1-20 ASUS P8Z77-M Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to enable C.P.R. 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...
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VGA port 3. HDMI port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4** 4. Audio I/O ports * The bottom USB port supports USB BIOS Flashback. ** USB 3_34 runs at USB3.0 speed under Windows 7 or later operating system only. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 5. DVI-D 9. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8* 10. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2.
VGA port 3. HDMI port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-21 USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4** 4. Audio I/O ports * The bottom USB port supports USB BIOS Flashback. ** USB 3_34 runs at USB3.0 speed under Windows 7 or later operating system only. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 5. DVI-D 9. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8* 10. 1.10 1.10.1 Connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 6. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2.
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... (lime). To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 2. By default, this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). Connect one end of the front panel audio...
... (lime). To configure an 8-channel audio output: Use a chassis with HD audio module in the BIOS setup to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 2. By default, this connector is for details. 1-22 ASUS P8Z77-M Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). Connect one end of the front panel audio...
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...® Z77 chipset. • These Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-24 ASUS P8Z77-M Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you... intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
...® Z77 chipset. • These Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s connectors are using these connectors, set using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 1-24 ASUS P8Z77-M Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you... intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables.
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... system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector... this connector. 11. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M
... system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector... this connector. 11. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-28 ASUS P8Z77-M
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... environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Refer to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Launching...
... environment using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. Refer to the corresponding sections for this motherboard. Launching...
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...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility or a bootable floppy disk. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Press to switch to the Drive field.... 4. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II to perform the BIOS update process. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next....
...down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility or a bootable floppy disk. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Before you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M Press to switch to the Drive field.... 4. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II to perform the BIOS update process. The ASUS Update main screen appears. Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next....
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...you press to load default BIOS values. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M File Path: fs0:\ ...10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/02/2012 P8Z77-M.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
...you press to load default BIOS values. If you to enter BIOS Setup to recover BIOS setting. Turn on the ASUS official website. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M File Path: fs0:\ ...10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 02/02/2012 P8Z77-M.CAP File Info MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the...
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... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical ...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z77...
... disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional). Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to the USB port. 2. Insert the support DVD into the optical ...ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in DOS environment. Booting the system in FAT32/16 format and single partition. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z77...
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Restart your computer. Are you have disconnected them. Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2011/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-M VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z77MD.CAP 2097152 2012-02-06 17:30:48 Note... [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is ...
Restart your computer. Are you have disconnected them. Yes No 4. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2011/12/22] Current ROM BOARD: P8Z77-M VER: 0204 DATE: 01/01/2012 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: P8Z77MD.CAP 2097152 2012-02-06 17:30:48 Note... [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit 3. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is ...
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... Setup utility. If you with its 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 Being a menu-driven program, it lets you see on the system chassis to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section...
... Setup utility. If you with its 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 Being a menu-driven program, it lets you see on the system chassis to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section...