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... ROM utility 4-42 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-46 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-46 4.6.2 4.6.3 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-46 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 4-47 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-48 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
... ROM utility 4-42 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-46 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-46 4.6.2 4.6.3 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-46 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation......... 4-47 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-48 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before...
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...DIMM support is x2 mode. Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with dual graphics cards. ** LucidLogix Virtu® MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems. 2 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and PCIe...* Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
...DIMM support is x2 mode. Maximum shared memory of 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with dual graphics cards. ** LucidLogix Virtu® MVP supports Windows® 7 operating systems. 2 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slots (single at x16, or dual at x4 mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and PCIe...* Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manually set the PCIe x16_3 to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. resolution of individual CPUs. P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel®...
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... ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (navy blue) * Supports on the next page) SMART DIGI+ Power Control: SMART DIGI+ - Smart DIGI+ Key - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x...6.0Gb/s controller**: - 1 x eSATA port at the back I /O Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. Industry leading ditital 2-phase DRAM power design - EPU, EPU Switch (continued on Intel® CoreTM processor family with one...
... ATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (navy blue) * Supports on the next page) SMART DIGI+ Power Control: SMART DIGI+ - Smart DIGI+ Key - P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x...6.0Gb/s controller**: - 1 x eSATA port at the back I /O Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. Industry leading ditital 2-phase DRAM power design - EPU, EPU Switch (continued on Intel® CoreTM processor family with one...
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... integrated Gb LAN controller. PCIe 3.0 will become a must be installed on Windows® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must -have feature for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with PCIe 1.0 ...and PCIe 2.0 devices. The capacity of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved...
... integrated Gb LAN controller. PCIe 3.0 will become a must be installed on Windows® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must -have feature for advanced operating systems. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel® Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with PCIe 1.0 ...and PCIe 2.0 devices. The capacity of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. * Intel® Smart Response Technology is reserved...
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... BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! and its new complementary Windows® application, users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with iGPU Level Up! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds ...is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up to 170%, adding to update the BIOS! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. settings in TurboV ...
... BIOS Flashback button for the ultimate convenience! and its new complementary Windows® application, users can achieve extreme yet stable overclocking results with iGPU Level Up! Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. Hassle-free updating for 3 seconds ...is an intelligent tool that automates overclocking to achieve a total system level up to 170%, adding to update the BIOS! ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. settings in TurboV ...
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... uncompressed digital video for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is in regards to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard ...Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through product design and innovation to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition...
... uncompressed digital video for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® 7 operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is in regards to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard ...Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through product design and innovation to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. HDMI Support Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment High Definition...
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...Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1...above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the ...generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use...
...Hardware information Under the default state, some memory modules for the latest QVL. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1...above )/2000/1800 MHz memory modules run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the ...generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 (and above are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you obtain memory modules from a memory module. For effective use...
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... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch does not function under Windows® OS ...properly installed. MemOK! switch • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe...
... at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the computer. switch does not function under Windows® OS ...properly installed. MemOK! switch • Refer to fine-tune performance when working on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set of failsafe...
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... RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2:... Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available ...
... RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Intel SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors Chapter 2 • These connectors are using NCQ, set the SATA Mode Selection in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-22 Chapter 2:... Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set to [AHCI]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available ...
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Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to [AHCI] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a ... Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set...
Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. Refer to [AHCI] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a ... Mode Selection item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set...
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P8Z77-V LE PLUS USB3_34 P8Z77-V LE PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector • You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 and USB3_34 only support Windows® 7 operating system. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the ...USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that ...
P8Z77-V LE PLUS USB3_34 P8Z77-V LE PLUS USB3.0 front panel connector • You can connect the ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 and USB3_34 only support Windows® 7 operating system. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for the ...USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1) module is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that ...
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... 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • This connector is for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is not supported. • You must install Windows®...8226; We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for data storage only. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-27 P8Z77-V LE PLUS EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12...
... 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS SATA6G_E1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE PLUS Marvell® SATA 6.0 Gb/s connector • This connector is for details. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is not supported. • You must install Windows®...8226; We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for data storage only. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-27 P8Z77-V LE PLUS EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12...
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... and audio port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only support...45) port* 10. Audio I/O ports** 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 2. DVI-D port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 * and **: Refer to the tables...
... and audio port definitions. • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • Due to Intel® limitations, the USB3_12 only support...45) port* 10. Audio I/O ports** 12. Optical S/PDIF Out port 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 2. DVI-D port 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 * and **: Refer to the tables...
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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 Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced ...Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
... shows an example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced ...Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Pop-up window Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the BIOS settings.
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... menu screen means that is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item and press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the removable storage device. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. You cannot select an item that... the item has a submenu. To change the value of a field, select it to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the...
... menu screen means that is not user-configurable. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To display the submenu, select the item and press . Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to the removable storage device. Use the navigation keys to the previous menu screen. You cannot select an item that... the item has a submenu. To change the value of a field, select it to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for the BIOS setup program. Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are the...
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... [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do so. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable..., and disables the UEFI boot. [Disable Legacy] Enables the UEFI boot, and disables the Legacy boot. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-31 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Boot Option...
... [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during system startup, press when ASUS Logo appears. • To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do so. Click an item to start booting from the available devices. UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable..., and disables the UEFI boot. [Disable Legacy] Enables the UEFI boot, and disables the Legacy boot. Press when ASUS Logo appears. - Press after POST. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-31 The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the following: - Boot Option...
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...load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to enter the EZ Mode screen. Select Yes to the BIOS...values you selected are finished making your changes to discard changes and exit�. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. Select Yes...
...load the default values for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit. Exit Load Optimized Defaults Save Changes & Reset Discard Changes & Exit ASUS EZ Mode Launch EFI Shell from filesystem device This option allows you to attempt to enter the EZ Mode screen. Select Yes to the BIOS...values you selected are finished making your changes to discard changes and exit�. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for each of the available filesystem devices. Select Yes...
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... 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the ... update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the...
... 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-35 However, BIOS updating is no problem using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive when the ... update the motherboard BIOS in DOS environment using a USB flash drive. 3. Carefully follow the instructions of this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for details on these utilities. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the...
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.... • Refer to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to...detailed software configuration. Click Yes if you want to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo.
.... • Refer to continue. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from the Open window, click Open, and click Next. Locate the BIOS file from file, and then click Next. 2. You can decide whether to...detailed software configuration. Click Yes if you want to complete the update process. • The screenshots in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Follow the onscreen instructions to change the BIOS boot logo.
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...support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). The contents of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item...Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP�/��7 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for reference only. The Specials tab contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard Click an icon to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...
...support 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). The contents of the user manual. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Click an item...Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or Windows® 64-bit XP�/��7 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before installing the drivers for reference only. The Specials tab contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard Click an icon to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS...