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... About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX 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 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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...
... About this guide...vii P8Z77-V LX 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 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-4 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions 1-5 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-6 1.3.6 Other special features 1-6 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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...setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration...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...
...setup program 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-3 3.3 Main menu 3-5 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-7 3.5 Advanced menu 3-13 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-14 3.5.2 PCH Configuration 3-16 3.5.3 SATA Configuration 3-17 3.5.4 System Agent Configuration 3-18 3.5.5 USB Configuration 3-19 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration...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...
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...) for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Please refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with max.
...) for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core...Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to 2048 x 1536 @75Hz - Please refer to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - Supports DVI with max. Maximum shared memory of individual CPUs. resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. Supports RGB with max.
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TurboV - AI Suite II - 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 ...7® or later versions. AI Charger+ - ASUS My Logo 2 (continued on the next page) Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - GPU Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface...
TurboV - AI Suite II - 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 ...7® or later versions. AI Charger+ - ASUS My Logo 2 (continued on the next page) Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for the CPU and iGPU - GPU Boost - ASUS Fan Xpert+ ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface...
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.../s connectors (blue) 1 x COM port connector 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel...
.../s connectors (blue) 1 x COM port connector 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 2 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) 1 x Power Fan connector (3-pin) 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel 1 x MemOK! vDRAM Bus: 180-step Memory voltage control - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Rear panel...
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...2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This allows you to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / ...chipset design to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed....
...2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.)/ 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to high speed connectivity. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This allows you to support socket 1155 Intel® 2nd / ...chipset design to enjoy a never before-experienced brand new gaming style. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at DDR3 600 MHz frequency as a cache for 10 times faster data retrieval speed....
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...set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with ASUS vision of the button to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB ...3.0 standard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to patch memory issues. This also reduces...
...set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with ASUS vision of the button to match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB ...3.0 standard. quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for the CPU and iGPU All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to patch memory issues. This also reduces...
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...-friendly interface makes overclock with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Precision...
...-friendly interface makes overclock with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5 and its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all -in different geographic regions and your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; Precision...
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Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 13. DRAM LED 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...10-1 pin COM1) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. MemOK! EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. GPU ...
Intel® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 5. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 13. DRAM LED 9. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors...10-1 pin COM1) 17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Page Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-3 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 18. MemOK! EATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 3. Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 11. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 2. GPU ...
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...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of ... components. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)...
...8226; Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of ... components. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX CPU socket LGA1155 Ensure that the PnP cap is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)...
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...details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit... with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some...
...details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit... with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some...
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... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. P8Z77-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z77-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-15 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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... 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. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) ...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 FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P8Z77-V LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
... 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. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) ...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 FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P8Z77-V LX fan connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
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ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-25 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 LX 2-25 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.
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DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. 1 A B 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 A B 2 B A 3 4 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-29
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-29
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EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LX BIOS Version : 0215 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 +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN1 N/A MB +75.2...CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS...
EZ Mode Monday [9/13/2010] P8Z77-V LX BIOS Version : 0215 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 +113.0ºF/+45.0ºC CPU 1.248V 5V 5.160V CPU_FAN 3325RPM CHA_FAN1 N/A MB +75.2...CPU/chassis/power fan speed Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced Mode EFI BIOS Utility - Selects the display language of the selected mode on the right hand side Normal mode ASUS...
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Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set a password, these items show the default ... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0215 x64 12/14/2011 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...
Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-5 Advanced Mode Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Main\ Security > Advanced Password Description If ONLY the Administrator's password is set a password, these items show the default ... Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0215 x64 12/14/2011 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...
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... F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Enabled EPU Setting Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ VRM Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen...
... F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Frequency Auto EPU Power Saving Mode Enabled EPU Setting Disabled > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ VRM Boot Tool [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen...