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... above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications ...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,...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LE motherboard! ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-1 Before you for reference only. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Actual product specifications ...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,...
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.../s Support The Intel® Z77 Express chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to them. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for advanced operating... Interface) out connecor at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI Express...
.../s Support The Intel® Z77 Express chipset natively supports the next-generation Serial ATA (SATA) interface, delivering up to them. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is in x16 mode). PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for advanced operating... Interface) out connecor at the back I/O This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. ASUS provides extra SATA 6Gb/s ports with enhanced scalability, faster data retrieval, and double the bandwidth of current bus systems. PCI Express...
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...file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with just a few clicks away. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.... PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for any user interaction. Even O.C. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. This easy...
...file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with just a few clicks away. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 1-5 Tunings Feel the adrenaline rush of real-time OC-now a reality with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard.... PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for any user interaction. Even O.C. settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Chapter 1 ASUS TurboV Easy, Real-Time O.C. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. This easy...
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... the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. You can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 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...BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for enhanced system control - ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can update your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS...
... the temperature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. You can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. 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...BIOS snapshot hotkey for complete insight. New F3 Shortcut for enhanced system control - ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can update your DIY experience. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 Simply update BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS...
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... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
... the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 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. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-5 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. 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. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... • DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • • DS - -- 1.65V • • • P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DS -...- - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V •...
... • DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • • • DS - -- 1.65V • • • P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs DS -...- - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.65V • • DS - - - 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-7 P8Z77-V LE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability Vendors Kingston Part No. Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs 1.65V •...
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... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) Chapter 2 LGA1155 P8Z77-V LE TPU Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot .../PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 PCI slot 2 7. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
... DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) Chapter 2 LGA1155 P8Z77-V LE TPU Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at x16 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot 4 PCI slot .../PCIe card PCI Express operating mode PCIe 3.0 / 2.0 x16_1 x16 (Recommend for single VGA) x16 PCIe 2.0 x16_2 N/A x4 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-13 PCI slot 2 7. 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8Z77-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 ...seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P8Z77-V LE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 ...seconds, then move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-15 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
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... EPU application, change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE EPU switch • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned...application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE TPU P8Z77-V LE TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the ... 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-17 Refer to Enable. EPU switch This switch allows you have made . 2.
... EPU application, change the BIOS settings, and enable the EPU function at the same time. EPU P8Z77-V LE P8Z77-V LE EPU switch • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned...application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE TPU P8Z77-V LE TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the ... 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-17 Refer to Enable. EPU switch This switch allows you have made . 2.
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... illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P8Z77-V LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LE Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. P8Z77-V LE DRAM LED P8Z77-V LE DRAM LED ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. The green LED lights up...
... illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P8Z77-V LE SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P8Z77-V LE Onboard LED 2. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the system is solved. P8Z77-V LE DRAM LED P8Z77-V LE DRAM LED ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. The green LED lights up...
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... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 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 for a serial (COM) port. If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by ... later versions before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid...
... Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 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 for a serial (COM) port. If you intend to [AHCI Mode] by ... later versions before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-21 The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid...
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... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-23 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND... P8Z77-V LE CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P8Z77-V LE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables...
... the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert+ feature. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-23 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND... P8Z77-V LE CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P8Z77-V LE fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables...
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...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8Z77-V LE EATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for details....8226; Do not forget to fit these connectors in the BIOS to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ...
...Volts GND +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN 1 GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts P8Z77-V LE EATX power connectors • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for details....8226; Do not forget to fit these connectors in the BIOS to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-25 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for ...
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Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-27
Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-27
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-31
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-31
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The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-33 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 2 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-33 2.3.5 1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are for reference only.
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-37
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install the system panel connector Chapter 2 To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector USB 2.0 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-37
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... USB 3.0 devices to the tables on two monitors. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 2. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. DisplayPort 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-39 Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. DVI port 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 * and **: Refer to USB 3.0 ports for faster and ...USB 3.0 devices. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I /O ports** 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I . HDMI port 10....
... USB 3.0 devices to the tables on two monitors. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse COMBO port 2. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port* 6. DisplayPort 11. ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-39 Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. DVI port 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 * and **: Refer to USB 3.0 ports for faster and ...USB 3.0 devices. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I /O ports** 7. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 8. Intel USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode. 2.3.10 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. Audio I . HDMI port 10....
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Chapter 2 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-41
Chapter 2 2.3.11 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V LE 2-41