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... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...address). or (2) the serial number of shipment with you want to the extent permitted by ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in...
... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...address). or (2) the serial number of shipment with you want to the extent permitted by ASUS; Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product contains copyrighted software that we would be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are included in...
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... Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-33 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-36 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-38 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...
... Stack 3-25 3.6 Monitor menu 3-25 3.7 Boot menu 3-28 3.8 Tools menu 3-31 3.9 Exit menu 3-32 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-33 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-33 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-36 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-37 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-38 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...
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...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware...
...: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. vii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware...
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P8Z77-V LK2 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Storage Form Factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (... BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut 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 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12.0"x 8.4" (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Specifications are subject...
P8Z77-V LK2 specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Storage Form Factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (... BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shotcut 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 1 x User Manual 1 x I/O Shield 1 x Support DVD Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12.0"x 8.4" (30.5 cm x 21.3 cm) Specifications are subject...
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... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 3-35 You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Model Name P8Z77-V LK2 Version 0206 Release Date 06/20/2012 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for...
... in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 3-35 You can decide whether to change the boot logo or No to change the BIOS boot logo. Model Name P8Z77-V LK2 Version 0206 Release Date 06/20/2012 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to the software manual in this section are for...
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...; XP, install the latest Service Pack before installing the the drivers for reference only. manuals. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-1 Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. To take advantage of supplementary user the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 4.2 • This motherboard supports Windows® 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems...
...; XP, install the latest Service Pack before installing the the drivers for reference only. manuals. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-1 Click the Contact tab to run the DVD. To take advantage of supplementary user the RAID/AHCI driver disk. Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4 4.2 • This motherboard supports Windows® 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems...
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...this section are provided in different languages. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The software manual files are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Double-click the folder of the support DVD... the language to get the necessary software manuals. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Click the Manual tab. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu...
...this section are provided in different languages. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). The software manual files are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Double-click the folder of the support DVD... the language to get the necessary software manuals. Follow the instructions below to show the software manual. Click the Manual tab. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the manual list on the left. 2. Click ASUS Motherboard Utility Guide from the Utilities menu...
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... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to update the motherboard .... Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-3 Click the icon to complete the installation. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with the software application for reference only. 4.3 Software information Most of...
... Click to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. The actual screenshots vary with models. • Refer to update the motherboard .... Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-3 Click the icon to complete the installation. Installing AI Suite II To install AI Suite II on models with the TurboV EVO function. • The applications in the Tool menu vary with the software application for reference only. 4.3 Software information Most of...
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... in Windows® environment and in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to the software manual in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to...
... in Windows® environment and in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus. For system stability, all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select mode Load profile Target values Current values Click to the software manual in real-time without exiting and rebooting the OS. Refer to...
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... the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 1. Refer to restore all startup settings Undo all changes Applies all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click Apply to the desired value. 3. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to save the changes made. CPU Ratio Allows you to manually...
... the CPU cores, which vary with your CPU model. 1. Refer to restore all startup settings Undo all changes Applies all the changes immediately Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click Apply to the desired value. 3. Drag the adjustment bar upwards or downwards to save the changes made. CPU Ratio Allows you to manually...
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After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that auto-tuning is successful. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3. Click OK to exit.
After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that auto-tuning is successful. Chapter 4 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 3. Click OK to exit.
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Apply a higher value for detailed software configuration. A higher value can get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get a higher iGPU voltage and a good ... you to adjust the voltage range to control CPU Load Line. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an extreme overclocking. 8 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the...
Apply a higher value for detailed software configuration. A higher value can get more transient and better thermal performance. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get a higher iGPU voltage and a good ... you to adjust the voltage range to control CPU Load Line. Chapter 4 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for an extreme overclocking. 8 CPU Power Duty Control CPU Power Duty Control adjusts the...
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.... You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2.... 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to customize a power-saving mode. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-11
.... You can also configure the system settings such as CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. Multiple system operating modes The items lighting up means power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2.... 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-processing utility that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to customize a power-saving mode. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-11
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... to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to the software manual in different geographic regions and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert+ After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, ... speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using FAN Xpert+ Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to...
... to the ambient temperature. • Stable: fixes the CPU fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to the software manual in different geographic regions and your selected fan. Launching FAN Xpert+ After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, ... speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using FAN Xpert+ Click Fan Name to select a fan and then click Setting to...
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... a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-13 The Preference tab allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to...
... a healthy operating condition. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is always at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-13 The Preference tab allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Configuring Probe II Click the Voltage/Temperature/Fan Speed tabs to...
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Using History Record 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system status. Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the ...
Using History Record 1. Chapter 4 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system status. Launching Sensor Recorder To launch Sensor Recorder, click Tool > Sensor Recorder on the ...
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Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. USB 3.0 Boost ... property of the USB 3.0 device and switches to the USB 3.0 port. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to 170%. Connect a USB 3.0 device to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device). 2. 4.3.8 USB...
Configuring USB 3.0 Boost 1. Chapter 4 • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at any time. Launching USB 3.0 Boost To launch USB 3.0 Boost, click Tool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar. USB 3.0 Boost ... property of the USB 3.0 device and switches to the USB 3.0 port. You can manually switch the USB 3.0 mode back to Normal mode at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. • Due to 170%. Connect a USB 3.0 device to Turbo mode or UASP mode (if UASP is supported by the USB 3.0 device). 2. 4.3.8 USB...
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...only support USB 2.0 performance. Even when you to 700mA~900mA • There are no settings screen for Ai Charger. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-17 4.3.9 Ai Charger Ai Charger is a unique software that allows you plug your • Your Apple device can increase this limit to quickly charge your Apple devices such as the... is still 500mA, which is the USB 2.0 maximum charging rate. After installation on your computer, the Ai Charger icon will appear on your ASUS computer's USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There is no BIOS, hardware, or chipset requirements for the Ai Charger.
...only support USB 2.0 performance. Even when you to 700mA~900mA • There are no settings screen for Ai Charger. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 4-17 4.3.9 Ai Charger Ai Charger is a unique software that allows you plug your • Your Apple device can increase this limit to quickly charge your Apple devices such as the... is still 500mA, which is the USB 2.0 maximum charging rate. After installation on your computer, the Ai Charger icon will appear on your ASUS computer's USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There is no BIOS, hardware, or chipset requirements for the Ai Charger.
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...programs bandwidth Chapter 4 Tick to enable the network Click to select a profile program as the highest priority to apply the settings made Chapter 4: Software support Click the EZ Start tab. 2. You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to ...top currently running program. Tick Set current network program as the highest priority 4-18 Click to enable User Profile. 4. 4.3.10 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ Profile functions, makes it...
...programs bandwidth Chapter 4 Tick to enable the network Click to select a profile program as the highest priority to apply the settings made Chapter 4: Software support Click the EZ Start tab. 2. You may monitor the bandwidth priority from AI Suite II main menu bar. • Ensure to ...top currently running program. Tick Set current network program as the highest priority 4-18 Click to enable User Profile. 4. 4.3.10 Network iControl ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ Profile functions, makes it...
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... the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. 3. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. • You only need to improve network performance Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support
... the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. 3. Click the Quick Connection tab. 2. • You only need to improve network performance Chapter 4 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support