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...the product is distributed without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. This offer is authorized in receipt of these licenses are used only for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). You may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in ..., SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR ...
...the product is distributed without intent to : ASUSTeK Computer Inc. This offer is authorized in receipt of these licenses are used only for the cost of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). You may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in ..., SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR ...
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...Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.8 Probe II 4-17 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-20 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-23 4.4.1 RAID definitions...4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-44 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-45 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-46 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements ...
...Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-13 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-14 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching 4-16 4.3.8 Probe II 4-17 4.3.9 Sensor Recorder 4-18 4.3.10 ASUS Update 4-19 4.3.11 MyLogo2 4-20 4.3.12 Audio configurations 4-22 4.4 RAID configurations 4-23 4.4.1 RAID definitions...4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-44 4.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-45 4.5.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-46 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements ...
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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken... adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are using an adapter or extension cord.
... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ensure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken... adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are using an adapter or extension cord.
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... with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: + + ix Italics Used to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to... prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you perform ...
... with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: + + ix Italics Used to select. Keys enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to... prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To ensure that you must press the Enter or Re� turn�k� ey. + + If you perform ...
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...use. - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for iGPU) - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi Engine for superior CPU/iGPU/ DRAM overclocking performance with V1.01.00 or later) - SMART DIGI+ Power Control Smart DIGI+: - AI Suite II - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - CPU Power - P8Z77-V DELUXE... specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 -
...use. - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for iGPU) - Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support - Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi Engine for superior CPU/iGPU/ DRAM overclocking performance with V1.01.00 or later) - SMART DIGI+ Power Control Smart DIGI+: - AI Suite II - ASUS CPU power utility DRAM Power - CPU Power - P8Z77-V DELUXE... specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 -
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... Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of current bus systems. Dual Gigabit LAN support The P8Z77-V DELUXE features the dual Gigabit LAN design which reduces power consumption during ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-3 It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a network gateway for...802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard, and allows a PC to 6X faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V DELUXE affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with hard drive capacity, operating up to update, and sync with HDD ...
... Multi-GPU Solutions, Your Weapon of current bus systems. Dual Gigabit LAN support The P8Z77-V DELUXE features the dual Gigabit LAN design which reduces power consumption during ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-3 It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a network gateway for...802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standard, and allows a PC to 6X faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-V DELUXE affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with hard drive capacity, operating up to update, and sync with HDD ...
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... impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Easy file and screenshot transfers: Send and share files and screenshots from a mobile device for every use applications with a smartphone or tablet's motion sensors. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-5 Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can even set up to 170%, adding to your own home theater! Build...
... impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer speed. Easy file and screenshot transfers: Send and share files and screenshots from a mobile device for every use applications with a smartphone or tablet's motion sensors. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-5 Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can even set up to 170%, adding to your own home theater! Build...
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...further interaction. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. It allows users to use , and even prevent data loss with the power supply connected. Chapter 1 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge... memory rescue tool requires a mere push of use software package. and long-waits on /off , in sleep, or hibernation modes. MemOK! MemOK! With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. MemOK! It allows you...
...further interaction. At 3X faster, this feature boosts system performance by configuring profiles through the intuitive user interface. It allows users to use , and even prevent data loss with the power supply connected. Chapter 1 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge... memory rescue tool requires a mere push of use software package. and long-waits on /off , in sleep, or hibernation modes. MemOK! MemOK! With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. MemOK! It allows you...
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...Virtual Sync, users can also dynamically assign tasks to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix ... load. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it puts the power use down to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with one easy step with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-...
...Virtual Sync, users can also dynamically assign tasks to update the BIOS without the usual "fingers" - ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix ... load. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it puts the power use down to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with one easy step with Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology while retaining high-...
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... any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe...
... any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe...
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...its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No. margin of accessing information from the higher-...sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware...
...its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2600(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors G.skill Team Part No. margin of accessing information from the higher-...sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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Thermal Controller - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-15 shared - - shared - - shared - - - Intel 82579V LAN - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller shared - - - - - Marvell 9128 Hardware RAID Controller - shared...- - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode...
Thermal Controller - PCIE x16_1 shared - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-15 shared - - shared - - shared - - - Intel 82579V LAN - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller shared - - - - - Marvell 9128 Hardware RAID Controller - shared...- - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - Chapter 2 • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode...
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...process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Press and hold the ... MemOK! If the installed 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! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been ...
...process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. function. switch lights continuously. Turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Press and hold the ... MemOK! If the installed 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! ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 A messgae will appear during POST reminding you that the BIOS has been ...
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TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact ...location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to Enable. However, the system will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time...
TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact ...location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to Enable. However, the system will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time...
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... the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-19 Chapter 2 5. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. •...
... the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. However, the system will use the last setting you change the switch setting to Enable. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-19 Chapter 2 5. For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. •...
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... the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-23 Chapter 2 Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19...
... the Q-Code table below for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-23 Chapter 2 Q-Code table Code 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09 0B 0C - 0D 0E 0F 10 11 - 14 15 - 18 19...
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...details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray...
...details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are... Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray...
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... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set... using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...
... 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set... using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage...
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... load the driver during OS installation. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-29 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the Marvell SATA controller, you want...
... load the driver during OS installation. ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-29 Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) These connectors connect to [Enabled]. Chapter 2 • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the Marvell SATA controller, you want...
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... V power plug; Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.
... V power plug; Chapter 2 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000W power or above to ensure the system stability. • If you... 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.