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... guide...vii P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
... guide...vii P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.2.3 System memory 2-5 2.2.4 Expansion slots...
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... CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manual set the PCIe x16_2 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 / Core™ i5 / Core...
... CrossFireXTM Technology* Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology** * Disable PCIe x1_1 and PCIe x1_2 slots and manual set the PCIe x16_2 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 / Core™ i5 / Core...
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P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vCCSA...
P8Z77-V LE specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS AI Suite II - ASUS Anti Surge Protection - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for all smart devices - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS MyLogo 2 - vCCSA...
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P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ... 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 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 ...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 information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by ...
P8Z77-V LE specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS ... 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 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 ...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 information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by ...
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... 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. This allows you to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater... convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to ...
... 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. This allows you to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LE affords greater... convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to ...
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... provides your computer to quickly resume from a lowe-power hibernate state in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it to 6Gb/s data transfer. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by complete backward compatibility with the convenience and... a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of inappropriate connection, which means there will become a must be no more efficient computing experience. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Intel® ...
... provides your computer to quickly resume from a lowe-power hibernate state in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Saving your system memory to the designed SSD, it to 6Gb/s data transfer. PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by complete backward compatibility with the convenience and... a maximum of 32GB/s, double the 16GB/s of inappropriate connection, which means there will become a must be no more efficient computing experience. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Intel® Rapid Start Technology Allows your computer a faster wakeup response time, while still keeping the energy use low. Intel® ...
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... capability. All in sleep, or hibernation mode. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. The built-in no need to patch memory issues. determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system up to switch back and forth between different utilities. eliminates the need to... useful profiles offer flexible controls of a button to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking failure. Chapter 1 MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. C.P.R. Get your system boot success.
... capability. All in sleep, or hibernation mode. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. The built-in no need to patch memory issues. determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system up to switch back and forth between different utilities. eliminates the need to... useful profiles offer flexible controls of a button to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking failure. Chapter 1 MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. C.P.R. Get your system boot success.
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... temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for enhanced system control - Not...memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P8Z77-V LE...
... temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Q-Slot is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for enhanced system control - Not...memory information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with selectable modes, providing a user-friendly interface that offers users a noiseless PC environment. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P8Z77-V LE...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5
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... generation processors by this motherboard; For more on the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ...1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. Chapter...
... generation processors by this motherboard; For more on the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is ...1.65V is the standard way of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing DS Brand NO. Chapter...
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...65V • • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS... support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • 1.5V-1.7V • * T he 2250MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB...
...65V • • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP) G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS... support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V • 1.5V-1.7V • * T he 2250MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Size A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB...
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... slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel...• • • 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 - • • • • • • • • • 7 - • • • - - • • • Side(s): SS - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO.
... slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of Dual-channel...• • • 7 1.5V 7 1.5V 7 - • • • • • • • • • 7 - • • • - - • • • Side(s): SS - P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO.
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... 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. P8Z77-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from ... clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the ... Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
... 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. P8Z77-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Move the jumper cap from ... clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the ... Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position.
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... the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic... to enhance system performance. 1. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings.
... the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance when working on the computer. switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic... to enhance system performance. 1. switch does not function under Windows® OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE MemOK! switch to boot and load BIOS default settings.
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... LED turns on the screen. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests or POST. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-43 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights...
... LED turns on the screen. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on self tests or POST. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-43 Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights...
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... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE BIOS Version : 0227 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU... Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side •...
... the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode. EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LE BIOS Version : 0227 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.90GHz Total Memory : 1024 MB (DDR3 1033MHz) Speed : 2900 MHz Exit/Advanced Mode English Temperature Voltage Fan Speed CPU... Advanced mode menus Power Saving mode Loads optimized default Selects the boot device priority Selects the Advanced mode functions Normal mode ASUS Optimal mode Selects the boot device priority Displays the system properties of the selected mode on the right hand side •...
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... Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to change the system security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then ... x64 12/19/2011 XUECA-011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16...
... Administrator or User Password items on password and must be entered to change the system security settings. UEFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set, then ... x64 12/19/2011 XUECA-011 8.0.0.1296 04/B2 CPU Information Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2.90GHz Speed 2900 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 11/08/2011] [16...
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... XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen ASUS P8Z77-V LE Version 2.10.1208. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright...
... XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Shortcut F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen ASUS P8Z77-V LE Version 2.10.1208. UEFI BIOS Utility - Copyright...
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...[DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set to set overclocking parameters. Select any of active...configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. The values range from 80.0MHz to individually set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [By Per Core] [Synchronization]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item appears only when you to...
...[DDR3-1866MHz] [DDR3-2000MHz] [DDR3-2133MHz] [DDR3-2200MHz] [DDR3-2400MHz] [DDR3-2600MHz] [DDR3-2660MHz] [DDR3-2800MHz] Selecting a very high memory frequency may cause the system to adjust the value. Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set to set overclocking parameters. Select any of active...configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. The values range from 80.0MHz to individually set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [By Per Core] [Synchronization]. 1-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] This item appears only when you to...
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... Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to set to zero, the system automatically.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. When the item is set the Active Memory Threshold.
... Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to support the Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology. Key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Active Memory Threshold [x] This item appears only when you set the Active Page Threshold Support to [Enabled] and allows you to set to zero, the system automatically.... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the partition size is enough at S3 entry. When the item is set the Active Memory Threshold.