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Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual P8Z77-V LK2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 motherboard User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual P8Z77-V LK2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 motherboard User Guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O shield • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only.
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...expansion slots. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in total. ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-1 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style....Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The P8Z77-V LK2 affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 /...
...expansion slots. Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support The motherboard's powerful Intel® Z77 platform optimizes PCIe allocation in total. ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-1 Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style....Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The P8Z77-V LK2 affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)* / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 /...
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... card is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-3 Designed for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and the best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel...
... card is European Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in regards to energy Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-3 Designed for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and the best flexibility and efficiency. * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel...
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Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 3 20.8cm(8.2in) 1 4 KBMS DIGI +VRM HDMI ATX12V ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) VGA LGA1155 USB34 2 LAN3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 P8Z77-V LK2 PCIEX16_1 USB3_34 5 ASM 1083 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® Z77 Super I/O ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 8Mb BIOS 6 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2...
Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-5 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 12 3 20.8cm(8.2in) 1 4 KBMS DIGI +VRM HDMI ATX12V ASM 1442 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-..., 240-pin module) DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 30.5cm(12.0in) VGA LGA1155 USB34 2 LAN3_12 LAN_USB12 AUDIO RTL 8111F CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 P8Z77-V LK2 PCIEX16_1 USB3_34 5 ASM 1083 PCIEX1_2 Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® Z77 Super I/O ALC 887 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 8Mb BIOS 6 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_2 SATA3G_1 PCI2...
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.3 System memory This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P8Z77-V LK2 P8Z77-V LK2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better performance with four ...
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.3 System memory This motherboard comes with less power consumption. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-7 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: P8Z77-V LK2 P8Z77-V LK2 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from the blue slots for better performance with four ...
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...behavior, DDR3 2200 and above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. P8Z77-V LK2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varied depending on ...-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - -- 1.65V • • • Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-9 margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by...
...behavior, DDR3 2200 and above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. P8Z77-V LK2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability Vendors Part No. however, the actual frequency support varied depending on ...-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - -- 1.65V • • • Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-9 margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by...
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...; • Micron MT4JTF12864AZ1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - • • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-13 Vendors Part No.
...; • Micron MT4JTF12864AZ1G4D1 1GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGQ - - • • • Micron MT8JTF12864AZ1G4F1 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • • (continued on the next page) Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-13 Vendors Part No.
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P8Z77-V LK2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part...black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-15 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs.... S upports four (4) modules 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...
P8Z77-V LK2 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066MHz capability Vendors Part...black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-15 Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: S upports one pair of individual CPUs.... S upports four (4) modules 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...
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IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-17 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card ...
IRQ assignments for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-17 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card ...
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... connectors 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to a slot opening at the back of the onboard LED. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-19 1.2.6 Onboard LED 1. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to indicate that you should shut down the system...
... connectors 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to a slot opening at the back of the onboard LED. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-19 1.2.6 Onboard LED 1. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to indicate that you should shut down the system...
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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LK2 USB78 USB56 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8Z77-V LK2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB...
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-21 Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LK2 USB78 USB56 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8Z77-V LK2 USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB...
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... FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM P8Z77-V LK2 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P8Z77-V LK2 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-23 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
... FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM GND CHA FAN PWR CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWM P8Z77-V LK2 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P8Z77-V LK2 Fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan... place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. 6. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-23 CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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...® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-25 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LK2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Z77-V LK2 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the...
...® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_1-4 [blue]) These connectors connect to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-25 Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or...GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND P8Z77-V LK2 SATA3G_4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P8Z77-V LK2 SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the...
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...Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 11. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8Z77-V LK2 PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data ...the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. Ground Reset HD_LED RESET P8Z77-V LK2 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-27 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
...Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 11. F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P8Z77-V LK2 PIN 1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data ...the HDD. • Power/Soft-off the system power. Ground Reset HD_LED RESET P8Z77-V LK2 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 1-27 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-...
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Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-1
Basic Installation 2.1 Building your PC system 2 2.1.1 Motherboard installation The diagrams in this section are the same for reference only. The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are for all models. 1. Install the I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel. 1 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-1
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ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LK2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 3.
ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-3 Doing so can damage the motherboard. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LK2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. 3.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-7
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-7
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2.1.7 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-11
2.1.7 Expansion Card installation To install PCIe x16 cards To install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-11
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... Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-13
... Out Mic In - 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center - 8-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center Side Speaker Out Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-13
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Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-15
Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LK2 2-15