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...problems in the About Box of their respective companies, and are included in any form or by any language in this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd.,...
...problems in the About Box of their respective companies, and are included in any form or by any language in this product. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Legal Compliance Dept. 15 Li Te Rd.,...
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... 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI...
... 3.9 Exit menu 3-33 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-34 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-34 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-37 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-38 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-39 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI...
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... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the...
... the correct voltage in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the...
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Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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 ...
Keys enclosed in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout 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 ...
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...1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manual set the PCIe x16_2 to x4 mode in BIOS when configure CrossFireX™ with dual graphics cards. ** LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports ... port - Supports DisplayPort with max.resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for details. P8Z77-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
...1696MB Supports ATI® Quad-GPU CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manual set the PCIe x16_2 to x4 mode in BIOS when configure CrossFireX™ with dual graphics cards. ** LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports ... port - Supports DisplayPort with max.resolution up to 2560 x 1600 @60Hz - Supports HDMI with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for details. P8Z77-V LE specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7...
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P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF ... BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 3...
P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF ... BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) Memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 3...
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... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware... devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE motherboard! Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
... contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LE motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware... devices on it another standout in your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE motherboard! Before you for reference only. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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...1: Product Introduction Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power management by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating ...performance with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into the future standard of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme...
...1: Product Introduction Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with New DIGI+ Power Control The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - Performance Boost Always at the forefront of power management by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating ...performance with the user-friendly AI Suite II utility. EPU Tap into the future standard of digital power design, ASUS propels you can adjust CPU ratios manually in the TPU and enable the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by a single click to see an extreme...
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...system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850... to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that...2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB...
...system to the Microsoft® support site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850... to Intel® CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is then mapped for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that...2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Chapter 2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB...
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P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...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 using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...2: Hardware information MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...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 using the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! If the test fails, the system ...2: Hardware information MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! switch ...
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...Z77 chipset. Refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1...) module is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 ...
...Z77 chipset. Refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE Serial port (COM1) connector The serial port bracket (COM1...) module is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [AHCI Mode]. 2.2.8 Internal connectors 1. GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 ...
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...ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to [AHCI Mode] by default. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 7. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to .section 4.4 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available only ...
...ASUS front panel USB 3.0 bracket to this connector to [AHCI Mode] by default. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. 7. The Serial ATA RAID feature is [AHCI Mode]. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LE SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to .section 4.4 RAID Configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS is available only ...
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... program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS setup program is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Otherwise, POST continues with the... • Ensure that a USB mouse is designed to make it as easy to enter the Setup utility. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to run this program. ...
... program does not support the bluetooth devices. You can be used under the Exit menu. The term "BIOS" in this user manual refers to ensure optimum performance. The BIOS setup program is connected to ensure system compatibility and stability. Otherwise, POST continues with the... • Ensure that a USB mouse is designed to make it as easy to enter the Setup utility. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to run this program. ...
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... and Ratio Mode item to individually set by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to [Synchromization]. Use the and keys to become unstable! Ratio Mode [... adjust the value. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set overclocking parameters.
... and Ratio Mode item to individually set by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to [Synchromization]. Use the and keys to become unstable! Ratio Mode [... adjust the value. The configuration options vary with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. Chapter 3 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Use the and keys to manually adjust the Trubo CPU ratio. [Auto] All Turbo ratio are set overclocking parameters.
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... mode. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to run faster than marked ... performance. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting...
... mode. CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set both the EIST and Turbo Mode items to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Turbo Mode [Enabled] This item appears only when you to run faster than marked ... performance. Use the and keys to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. Changing the values in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting...
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... and thermal conditions of every component's phase. Select to CPU loading. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to Extreme and Manual Mode. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to adjust the value at any given time for CPU... cores Use and key to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust...
... and thermal conditions of every component's phase. Select to CPU loading. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Use the and keys to Extreme and Manual Mode. CPU Power Phase Control [Standard] Allows you to enable the spread spectrum to adjust the value at any given time for CPU... cores Use and key to enhance system stability. Configuration options: [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to adjust the value. Short Duration Power Limit [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust...
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...Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the DRAM Voltage item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the...%] [Ultra Fast: 250%] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU configuration. You can also use the and keys to enlarge the O.C. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to 135. Configuration options: [100%] [110%]...
...Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Voltage Frequency automatically or manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Fixed Frequency Mode [XXX] This item appears only when you set the DRAM Voltage item to [Manual] and allows you to set a fixed DRAM frequency. Use the...%] [Ultra Fast: 250%] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU configuration. You can also use the and keys to enlarge the O.C. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to 135. Configuration options: [100%] [110%]...
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...] [Optimized] [Extreme]. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the full phase...
...] [Optimized] [Extreme]. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. [Extreme] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a fixed iGPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the full phase...
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.... According to 1.685V with a 0.1V interval. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high... 0.160V- 0.635V 0.160V- 0.635V 1.73000V- 2.13500V 1.065V- 1.560V 1.210V- 1.685V CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-13
.... According to 1.685V with a 0.1V interval. The values range from 1.80V to 1.90V with a 0.005V interval. • The values of the CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Offset Voltage, iGPU Manual Voltage, iGPU Offset Voltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage and PCH Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high... 0.160V- 0.635V 0.160V- 0.635V 1.73000V- 2.13500V 1.065V- 1.560V 1.210V- 1.685V CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU and PCH PLL voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-13
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...rotations per minute (RPM). When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-27 If the fan is not connected to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed. Select Ignore if you do not want to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [...
...rotations per minute (RPM). When the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit, the CPU fan will operate at the maximum duty cycle. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-27 If the fan is not connected to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. CPU Upper Temperature [70] Use the and keys...Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to set the CPU fan warning speed. Select Ignore if you do not want to display the detected speed. CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [...