User Manual
Page 2
...OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of reproduction and shipment, which you give us a notification to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...software described in this information. Offer to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for identification or explanation and to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may be registered trademarks or...
...OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. No part of reproduction and shipment, which you give us a notification to , by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...software described in this information. Offer to the owners' benefit, without any means, except documentation kept by downloading it from http://support.asus.com/download; or (2) for identification or explanation and to Provide Source Code of Certain Software This product may be registered trademarks or...
User Manual
Page 4
... 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 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...
... 3-26 3.8 Tools menu 3-28 3.9 Exit menu 3-30 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-31 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-31 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-34 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-35 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-36 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...
User Manual
Page 5
... driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-32 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
... driver disk in Windows 4-31 4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installation....... 4-32 4.6.4 Using a USB floppy disk drive 4-33 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technology 5-1 5.1.1 Requirements 5-1 5.1.2 Before you begin 5-1 5.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards 5-2 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers 5-3 5.1.5 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™...
User Manual
Page 7
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports... setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Optional ...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports... setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. Optional ...
User Manual
Page 9
...@60Hz - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 32nm and 22nm CPU Supports Intel® ...Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. Please...
...@60Hz - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 32nm and 22nm CPU Supports Intel® ...Turbo Boost technology 2.0* * The Intel® Turbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Supports HDMI 1.4a with max. Please...
User Manual
Page 10
P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with Windows 7 operating systems. Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel...
P8Z77-V LX specifications summary Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0,1,5,10 support - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with Windows 7 operating systems. Realtek® 8111E Gigabit LAN controller Realtek® ALC887 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel...
User Manual
Page 11
...Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD (continued on the next page) xi vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory ...LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x COM port connector ...
...Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O Shield 1 x Support DVD (continued on the next page) xi vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory ...LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (gray) 4 x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x COM port connector ...
User Manual
Page 13
... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package..., and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1
... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V LX motherboard! Before you for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package..., and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX motherboard User guide Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-1
User Manual
Page 14
...Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at speeds up to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Chapter 1 ... connectivity. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in multiple-GPU configurations of unnecessary hard ...
...Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at speeds up to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Chapter 1 ... connectivity. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as default. Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel - 4 USB 3.0 ports in multiple-GPU configurations of unnecessary hard ...
User Manual
Page 15
... quality. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on Windows® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must -have...the latest technology available to them. PCIe 3.0 will be installed on the HDD to a more confusion of Line-in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 PCIe 3.0 speed is in x16 mode). Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus standard with ...
... quality. Intel® Smart Connect Technology Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is supported by 2nd/3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family on Windows® 7™ operating systems. ** Operating systems must -have...the latest technology available to them. PCIe 3.0 will be installed on the HDD to a more confusion of Line-in regards to energy ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-3 PCIe 3.0 speed is in x16 mode). Gigabit LAN solution The onboard LAN controller is the latest PCI Express bus standard with ...
User Manual
Page 16
...chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for various overclocking scenarios, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the ...latest USB 3.0 standard. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission...
...chip through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for various overclocking scenarios, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the ...latest USB 3.0 standard. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 Transmission...
User Manual
Page 18
... easy information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond its original performance. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ can also...down to 30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with native support. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating tearing artifacts. It also fully utilizes 2....
... easy information for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the temperature of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that goes beyond its original performance. LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ can also...down to 30% beyond the traditional keyboard-only controls. Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS stylish heatsink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with native support. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by eliminating tearing artifacts. It also fully utilizes 2....
User Manual
Page 19
This is in regards to energy consumptions. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-...requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync...
This is in regards to energy consumptions. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with ASUS vision of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. ErP Ready The motherboard is European Union's Energy-...requirement in line with the highest quality home theater experience. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-7 Chapter 1 searching for perfection, LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ provides great graphical performance, and best quality and efficiency. * LucidLogix® Virtu MVP™ supports Windows® operating system. ** Intel® Quick Sync...
User Manual
Page 25
...DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable ...do any of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For more on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is recommended to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For effective use a more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable ...do any of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the lower-sized channel for the latest QVL. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware ...
User Manual
Page 26
...~1.75V - 9-10-9-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-27 1.50V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V -- 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V -- 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No. 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP...(2 x 4GB) DS DS DS DS DS - - - - 9 - - - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7
...~1.75V - 9-10-9-24 1.65V - 9-10-9-27 1.50V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V - 9-9-9-28 1.65V -- 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V - 9-11-9-27 1.65V -- 1.65V DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs P8Z77-V LX Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability Vendors Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR G.SKILL G.SKILL G.SKILL GEIL KINGSTON Part No. 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP...(2 x 4GB) DS DS DS DS DS - - - - 9 - - - - - - 1.65V • • 1.65V • • • 1.65V • • 1.65V • • 1.6V • • • ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-7
User Manual
Page 29
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.25V • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • support 4 DIMMs • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB BL25664BN13 6 G 37.16FF (XMP) (3 x 2GB) EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS DS B DS SS...
...; • 1.65V • • XMP 1.25V • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • 1.5V • • - • • 1.5V • • - • • - • • support 4 DIMMs • 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information DS CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB BL25664BN13 6 G 37.16FF (XMP) (3 x 2GB) EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS DS B DS SS...
User Manual
Page 31
... 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 memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for...the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information or D.O.C.P. G7C • • • Side(s): SS - P8Z77-V ...
... 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 memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for...the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. DS Brand 1GB SS Micron 9GF22D9KPT Timing Voltage 7 - Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information or D.O.C.P. G7C • • • Side(s): SS - P8Z77-V ...
User Manual
Page 38
... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is available only if you can create ... by default. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 ...
... If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-19 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is available only if you can create ... by default. COM1 PIN 1 RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector The COM module is purchased separately. Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 ...
User Manual
Page 39
...+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8Z77-V LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to this connector. The USB module cable is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable...
...+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P8Z77-V LX PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P8Z77-V LX USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of ...Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P8Z77-V LX Front panel audio connector • We recommend that supports up to this connector. The USB module cable is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable...
User Manual
Page 40
...fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z77-V LX CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA ... cables to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to...
...fan connectors on the fan connectors! The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND P8Z77-V LX CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA ... cables to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8Z77-V LX SPDIF_OUT P8Z77-V LX Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to...