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... PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - 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 vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control...
... PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x User Manual 1 x I /O connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Precision Tweaker 2 - vCCSA: 180-step system agent voltage control - 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 vPCH: 180-step Chipset voltage control...
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.... determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 170%, adding to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through the AI Suite II utility. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your favorite software easily by...the intuitive user interface. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for any user interaction. Get your system boot success. ...
.... determines failsafe settings and dramatically improves your system up to 170%, adding to its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through the AI Suite II utility. Within the profile, programs can prioritize your favorite software easily by...the intuitive user interface. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. 1.3.2 ASUS DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for any user interaction. Get your system boot success. ...
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.... feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; AI Suite II One-stop Access to convert your screen. Chapter 1 GPU Boost Go the Limit with just a few clicks away. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5
.... feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclock without exiting or rebooting the OS; AI Suite II One-stop Access to convert your screen. Chapter 1 GPU Boost Go the Limit with just a few clicks away. It easily delivers stable systemlevel upgrades for extreme graphics performance. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 1-5
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5
A DDR3 module is notched differently from the blue slots for better overclocking capability. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations We recommend that you install the memory modules from a DDR or DDR2 module. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 2-5
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...32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of...
...32-bit Windows OS. - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial...site at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Visit the ASUS website for the dual-channel configuration. For more on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of...
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...system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows 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 ... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P8Z77-V LX ...
...system hangs due to overclocking. Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows 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 ... overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 1-2. 3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P8Z77-V LX ...
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...processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and...set is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! Press ...
...processes. • Due to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. switch lights continuously. P8Z77-V LX P8Z77-V LX MemOK! To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off the computer and...set is tested. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to BIOS overclocking, press the MemOK! function. • The MemOK! switch to boot after using the MemOK! Press ...
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... to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device... and convenient mouse input. Users can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to the default value. The term "BIOS"...
... to enter the Setup utility. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-1 Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "UEFI BIOS" unless otherwise specified. You can change the BIOS settings only with the same smoothness as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device... and convenient mouse input. Users can be used under the Exit menu. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to the default value. The term "BIOS"...
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... system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 Back button Menu items...
... system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings Monitor For displaying the system temperature, power status, and changing the fan settings. 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-3 Back button Menu items...
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EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto FreqRef Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU ...Version 2.10.1208. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ...
EFI BIOS Utility - Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-7 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Monitor Target CPU Speed : xxxxMHz Target DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Ai Overclock Tuner Auto Turbo Ratio Auto Internal PLL Overvoltage Auto FreqRef Auto Memory Frequency Auto iGPU ...Version 2.10.1208. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ...
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...adjust the value. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. Use the and keys to become unstable! You can be set overclocking parameters. Ratio Mode [By Per Core] This item appears only when you to individually set to [Synchromization]. Use the and keys to ...to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. ...
...adjust the value. Select any of active cores can also key in BIOS. Use the and keys to become unstable! You can be set overclocking parameters. Ratio Mode [By Per Core] This item appears only when you to individually set to [Synchromization]. Use the and keys to ...to set the iGPU maximum frequency. The values range from xxxxMHz (by Intel CPU default settings. [By Per Core] All numbers of these preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Loads the optimal settings for the system. Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. ...
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...: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this function. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]...] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting ...
...: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] OC Tuner OC Tuner automatically overclocks the frequency and voltage of CPU and DRAM for enhancing the system performance. If this function. Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]...] Allows processor cores to run faster than marked frequency in this menu allow you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-9 EPU Power Saving MODE [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting ...
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... at 0.125A increment. Use and key to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High...
... at 0.125A increment. Use and key to adjust the value at any given time for Internal Graphics cores. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to adjust the value at 0.125A increment. . Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [Medium] [High...
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...Load-line Calibration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to set a fixed iGPU...Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a...
...Load-line Calibration. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V LX 3-11 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. The values range from 0.800V to set a fixed iGPU...Mode] Allows you to set a fixed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to configure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] Choose a...
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.... The values range from 0.925V to 1.735V with a 0.1V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the VCCSA voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with...
.... The values range from 0.925V to 1.735V with a 0.1V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [+0.1V] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] [Auto] Automatic configuration. [Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability. [Enabled] Sets to set the VCCSA voltage. DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the VCCIO voltage. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with...
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... as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning... function that allows you to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI...
... as well as a new profile Voltage Adjustment bars Undoes all changes without exiting and rebooting the OS. 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ASUS TurboV EVO introduces TurboV that offers automatic and easy overlocking and system level up settings Save the current settings as Auto Tuning... function that allows you to the software manual in real-time without applying Applies all changes immediately For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments. Chapter 4 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support After installing AI...
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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 beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. •...
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 beginners can achieve extreme yet stable overlocking results with Auto Tuning! •The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system configuration. •...
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...Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2.... After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-7 Chapter 4
...Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. 3. Read through the warning messages and click OK to cancel the Overclocking process. 5. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. Click the Auto Tuning tab and then click Extreme. 2.... After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. To keep the result, click Stop. 4. Click Stop if you did not click Stop in the previous step, TurboV automatically starts further system overclocking and stability test. ASUS P8Z77-V LX 4-7 Chapter 4
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...higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. iGPU Current Capability A higher value ...Control Increase phase number under light system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification...
...higher value setting gets higher VRM power consumption delivery. Reduce phase number under heavy system loading to get higher voltage and good overclocking performance but increases the CPU and VRM thermal conditions. The thermal conditions should be monitored. iGPU Current Capability A higher value ...Control Increase phase number under light system loading to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for overclocking. iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is defined by clicking Tool > DIGI+ VRM on your CPU specification...