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... (1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete...
... (1) for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may obtain the complete...
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... 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-27 4.5 RAID configurations 4-30 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-30 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-31 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-31 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-31 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-35 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-35 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-35 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-36 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-37 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
... 4.4.4 Intel® Smart Connect Technology 4-27 4.5 RAID configurations 4-30 4.5.1 RAID definitions 4-30 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-31 4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-31 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 4-31 4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-35 4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 4-35 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-35 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-36 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-37 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI®...
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... 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory...
... 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Button 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch (embeded with GPU switch) 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory...
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... rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for...
... rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in the world. Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1155 socket for...
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... extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with an ACPI management function to a more confusion of Line-in x16 mode). It is enhanced with improved encoding schemes that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. ASUS P8Z77-V LE...
... extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI Express® 3.0 PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with an ACPI management function to a more confusion of Line-in x16 mode). It is enhanced with improved encoding schemes that automatically detects and identifies what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O. ASUS P8Z77-V LE...
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.... Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for every use has its user-friendly interface makes overclock with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 It...
.... Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for every use has its user-friendly interface makes overclock with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 It...
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... update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Users can update your DIY experience. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - You can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities...
... update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Users can update your DIY experience. ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-7 Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting - You can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities...
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... default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes...
... default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. Visit the ASUS website for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the latest QVL. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Use a maximum of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes...
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however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • 1.5V-1.7V • * T he 2250MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB...
however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • 1.5V-1.7V • * T he 2250MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB...
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... user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The BIOS setup...
... user manual refers to enter the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after POST, press + + , or press the reset button on your motherboard if you want to use as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that you change the BIOS settings only with the opportunity to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. The BIOS setup...
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... Enabled Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Pop-up window...
... Enabled Enabled Realtek LAN Controller Enabled Realtek PXE OPROM Disabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Asmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support Disabled > Serial Port Configuration Boot Tool Enabled/Disabled the Marvell Storage Controller. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Refer to configure the BIOS settings. Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields UEFI BIOS Utility - To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode. Pop-up window...
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... CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set the Turbo Ratio item to the default setting. Use the and keys to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency...
... CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set the Turbo Ratio item to the default setting. Use the and keys to set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] [DDR3-1333MHz] [DDR3-1400MHz] [DDR3-1600MHz] [DDR3-1800MHz] [DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency...
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... graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor...
... graphics devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Configuration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the SATA mode item to [AHCI Mode] or [RAID Mode], and allow you to enable/disable SATA Hot Plug Support. S.M.A.R.T. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the iGPU memory size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor...
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... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for high performance support. (PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.) Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express X16_2 Slot (Black) bandwidth x2 mode...
... Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for high performance support. (PCIe X1_1, PCIe X1_2 slots are disabled.) Chapter 3 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF PCI Express X16_2 Slot (Black) bandwidth x2 mode...
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... support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this motherboard. Launching ASUS Update After installing...
... support DVD and a USB flash disk drive. Refer to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the future. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and backups the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to update your BIOS if necessary. 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to boot. Carefully follow the instructions of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS environment using this motherboard. Launching ASUS Update After installing...
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... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-39 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS...
... utility screen displays may not be same as the boot device. Insert the USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to boot using defaults 3. Please select boot device: SATA: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX USB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX UEFI: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Enter Setup ↑ and ↓ to move selection ENTER to select boot device ESC to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-39 Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive in DOS environment 1. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Before updating BIOS...
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... folder of the support DVD are subject to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in...
... folder of the support DVD are subject to display DVD/ motherboard information Chapter 4 If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Manual menu contains the list of the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Click the Contact tab to create the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in...
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...[ MAIN MENU ] 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Recovery Volume Options 5. Refer to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To...
...[ MAIN MENU ] 1. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - 4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. During POST, press + to Non-RAID 4. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Recovery Volume Options 5. Refer to chipset limitation, when set (s) using SATA HDDs. For optimal performance, install identical drives of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. 4.5.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To...
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...Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-35 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows...
...Intel AHCI/RAID Driver Disk to create a RAID driver disk. 7. When the Make Disk menu appears, press to create a RAID driver disk. 5. You have to use a USB floppy disk drive when creating a SATA RAID driver disk. • Windows® XP may not recognize the USB floppy disk drive due to complete the process. 4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a floppy drive connector. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 4-35 Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to Windows...
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... the installation. Click OK. 4. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive.
... the installation. Click OK. 4. 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. 2. Press , and then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the USB port or the support DVD into the USB floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to press the F6 key to the USB flash drive.