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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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 ...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 ...
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...CPUs. Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for ...support is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Supports HDMI 1.4a with PCIe x1 and x4 devies) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution up to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support...
...CPUs. Intel® HD Graphics Support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - resolution up to 1920 x 1200 @60Hz - P8Z77-V LX specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Multi-GPU support Expansion slots LGA1155 socket for ...support is supported by Intel® 3rd generation CoreTM processors. Supports HDMI 1.4a with PCIe x1 and x4 devies) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots 3 x PCI slots * PCIe 3.0 speed is subject to www.asus.com for details. Integrated Graphics Processor - resolution up to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel® CPU support...
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...top network program in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - AI Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MemOK! - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 ...*The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. GPU Boost - Anti Surge - 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 ...
...top network program in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - AI Charger+ - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - MemOK! - UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. ASUS 4+1+1 Phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode.* - 4 ...*The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7® or later versions. GPU Boost - Anti Surge - 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 ...
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... 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 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! P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking...
... 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 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! P8Z77-V LX specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking...
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... higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for frequently accessed data. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to -point...through the elimination of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at speeds up to support onboard graphics output with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system ...
... higher bandwidth requirements of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for frequently accessed data. The dualchannel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of unnecessary hard drive spin. The P8Z77-V LX affords greater convenience to -point...through the elimination of your system memory to boost system performance. * Due to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/MHz memory module will run at speeds up to support onboard graphics output with HDD Capacity Intel® Smart Response Technology boosts overall system ...
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... 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 match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ASUS vision of the button to run in line with ultra-fast...! Chapter 1 consumptions. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. This is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Get ...
... 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 match digital power signal (SVID) requests from the CPU, with ASUS vision of the button to run in line with ultra-fast...! Chapter 1 consumptions. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. This is set as top priority over all other network programs, dominating the network bandwidth with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Get ...
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...the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the...memory, we recommend that you want to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: -... we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
...the vendor-marked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is the...memory, we recommend that you want to CPU behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: -... we recommend that you obtain memory modules from a memory module. Visit the ASUS website for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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...fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. 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...the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Chapter 2 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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....
...fan cables to the fan connectors. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-21 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. 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...the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Chapter 2 5. The CPU_FAN connector supports the CPU fan 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....
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...iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 0.635V with a ...value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set ...
...iGPU Current Capability. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 0.635V with a ...value. [-] To offset the voltage by a negative value. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . CPU Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you to set ...
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... Microcode Revision L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 2900 MHz 306a6 2 32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 6144 kB 4 Not Supported 16-29 29 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute...
... Microcode Revision L1 Data Cache L1 Code Cache L2 Cache L3 Cache Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio Supported 2900 MHz 306a6 2 32 kB x 4 32 kB x 4 256 kB x 4 6144 kB 4 Not Supported 16-29 29 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Enabled Active Processor Cores All Limit CPUID Maximum Disabled Execute...
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The operating system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-15 Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one ... perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled]...
The operating system controls the CPU speed. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-15 Intel® Virtualization Technology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one ... perform adjacent cache line prefetching. [Disabled] Disables this item automatically. [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Use and keys to your CPU model. CPU C1E [Auto] Allows you set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency. This item should be enabled in specific condition. [Disabled]...
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... items: 5V Voltage +5.040 V 12V Voltage +12.480 V Anti Surge Support Enabled F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-23 - Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack...N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +0.904 V 3.3V Voltage +3.296 V →...
... items: 5V Voltage +5.040 V 12V Voltage +12.480 V Anti Surge Support Enabled F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit F12: Print Screen Version 2.10.1208. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-23 - Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack...N/A Chassis Fan 2 Speed N/A Power Fan Speed N/A CPU Q-Fan Control Enabled CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM CPU Fan Profile Standard Chassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit 600 RPM Chassis Fan Profile Standard CPU Voltage +0.904 V 3.3V Voltage +3.296 V →...
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...Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to 100%. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan....the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-25 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the...
...Temperature [70] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to [Manual]. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you set Chassis Fan Profile to 100%. Chassis Lower Temperature [40] Displays the lower limit of the chassis fan....the minimum duty cycle. Chassis Fan Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-25 Duty Cycle(%) [100] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. When the chassis temperature reaches the upper limit, the chassis fan will operate at the...
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...to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears ...the software application for detailed software configuration. Click the icon to complete installation. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Follow the...
...to customize the interface settings Click to show the system information Click to update the motherboard BIOS Click to monitor sensors or CPU frequency Click to select a utility Shortcut to the Auto Tuning Mode under TurboV EVO • The Auto Tuning button appears ...the software application for detailed software configuration. Click the icon to complete installation. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-3 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that integrates several ASUS utilities and allows users to launch and operate these utilities simultaneously. Follow the...
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... without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system...Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Advanced Mode Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to restore all changes made in real-time without applying Applies ...
... without exiting and rebooting the OS. Use the Save Profile function to the CPU documentation before adjusting CPU voltage settings. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO by clicking Tool > TurboV EVO on the next system...Tuning Mode TurboV Load profile Target values Current values Advanced Mode Click to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration. Refer to restore all changes made in real-time without applying Applies ...
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Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Even O.C. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal ...your system to achieve a total system level up using TurboV. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1.
Chapter 4 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Even O.C. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Fast. beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. • To prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal ...your system to achieve a total system level up using TurboV. Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is strongly recommended. • Fast Tuning: fast CPU overclocking • Extreme Tuning: extreme overclocking for CPU and memory Using Fast Tuning 1.
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.... 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI...
.... 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the system temperature. iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification. • Do not remove the thermal module. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch DIGI...
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... bar. You can select to save system power. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-9 Chapter 4 The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient...
... bar. You can select to save system power. Launching EPU After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch EPU by configuring settings like CPU frequency, GPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-9 Chapter 4 The items lighting up means power saving engine is detected. 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efficient...
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...up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of ... FAN Xpert+ by the unsteady fan rotation. 4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to ...
...up when the temperature exceeds 70°C. • User: Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Refer to configure the CPU fan profile under certain limitations. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of ... FAN Xpert+ by the unsteady fan rotation. 4.3.5 FAN Xpert+ Fan Xpert+ intelligently allows you to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for your PC's system loading. Click to select a fan type Click to select a fan profile Chapter 4 Click to ...
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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 each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and ...support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX...
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 each sensor Applies your computer is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and ...support DVD, launch Probe II by clicking Tool > Probe II on the AI Suite II main menu bar. The Preference tab allows you of sensor alerts, or change the temperature unit. Chapter 4 Saves your configuration Loads your saved configuration Loads the default threshold values for detailed software configuration. ASUS P8Z77-V LX...