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... 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu...3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-38 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-46 iv
... 2.3.2 Audio I/O connections 2-17 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3-1 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode 3-3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode 3-4 3.3 Main menu 3-6 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu...3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-38 3.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-38 3.8.3 ASUS SPD Information 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-40 3.10 Updating BIOS 3-41 3.10.1 ASUS Update 3-41 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-44 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-45 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-46 iv
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... 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-9 4.3.4 EPU 4-13 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-15 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-17 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-19 4.3.9 Probe II 4-20 4.3.10 Sensor Recorder 4-21 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-23 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-24 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions...
... 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-9 4.3.4 EPU 4-13 4.3.5 USB 3.0 Boost 4-14 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard 4-15 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching II 4-17 4.3.8 Ai Charger 4-19 4.3.9 Probe II 4-20 4.3.10 Sensor Recorder 4-21 4.3.11 ASUS Update 4-23 4.3.12 MyLogo2 4-24 4.3.13 Audio configurations 4-25 Chapter 5: RAID support 5-1 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions...
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... chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.
... chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install the Intel® 2012 desktop responsiveness technologies. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.
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P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions Type Intel Features Feature Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® Extreme Memory Profile...SMART DIGI+) EPU TPU (TurboV, Auto Tuning, GPU Boost) Fan Xpert2 USB BIOS Flashback (Wizard) USB Charger+ Ai Charger+ Disk Unlocker ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS SSD Caching II AI Suite II MemOK! USB 3.0 Boost (for ASUS extra USB 3.0 ports) USB 3.0 Boost (for Intel® Native USB 3.0... only run at USB 3.0 speed under Windows® 7 or later versions. • Due to Intel® limitations, P8Z77-V PREMIUM does not support Windows® Vista.
P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions Type Intel Features Feature Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® Extreme Memory Profile...SMART DIGI+) EPU TPU (TurboV, Auto Tuning, GPU Boost) Fan Xpert2 USB BIOS Flashback (Wizard) USB Charger+ Ai Charger+ Disk Unlocker ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS SSD Caching II AI Suite II MemOK! USB 3.0 Boost (for ASUS extra USB 3.0 ports) USB 3.0 Boost (for Intel® Native USB 3.0... only run at USB 3.0 speed under Windows® 7 or later versions. • Due to Intel® limitations, P8Z77-V PREMIUM does not support Windows® Vista.
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... versions. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information ... 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports with onboard 32GB SSD - DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary Storage Bluetooth Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) -...
... versions. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen function, F3 Shortcut function, and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information ... 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports with onboard 32GB SSD - DTS Connect - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming and front panel jackretasking - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary Storage Bluetooth Audio USB BIOS features Manageability Intel® Z77 Express Chipset with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) -...
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...PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking ...BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiv ASUS Q-DIMM - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
...PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.005V increment - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Q-Slot - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.1MHz increment Overclocking ...BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiv ASUS Q-DIMM - iGPU: 255-step iGPU voltage control - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS...
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...for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is an intuitive one or more convenient online experience. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating ... optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and ...
...for about three seconds, and the UEFI BIOS is an intuitive one or more convenient online experience. 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides customizable settings for your ultimate convenience. USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS F lashback offers a hassle-free updating ... optimized fan settings based on the fans' specifications and positions. 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS, a UEFI compliant architecture, offers the first mouse-controlled intuitive graphical BIOS interface that makes it easier for you to manage your bandwidth and ...
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...-13 T3D1288LT-13 T3D1288LT-13 T3D2568LT-13 7-7-721 7-7-721 7-7-721 - 1.75 1.75 1.5-1.6 - Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-23 Timing - Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into... slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-...
...-13 T3D1288LT-13 T3D1288LT-13 T3D2568LT-13 7-7-721 7-7-721 7-7-721 - 1.75 1.75 1.5-1.6 - Single-sided DS - Load the X.M.P. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-23 Timing - Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: (1) Supports one pair of individual CPUs. We suggest that you install the modules into... slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into any slot as two pairs of Dual-...
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... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z77-V PREMIUM MemOK... next set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-27 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...
... BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds for the system to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings. Press and hold the MemOK! P8Z77-V PREMIUM MemOK... next set is not properly installed. To stop memory tuning, turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-27 Chapter 1 button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to test one set of failsafe settings. Turn off the computer and replace DIMMs...
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... will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. 4. TPU...
... will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock speeds. 4. TPU...
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... in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. 5. EPU switch Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-29 Refer to automatically detect...
... in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. 5. EPU switch Enable this switch when the system is powered off. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) near the EPU switch lights up when the EPU switch is enabled.. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-29 Refer to automatically detect...
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6. Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. P8Z77-V PREMIUM CLR_CMOS button Chapter 1 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
6. Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. P8Z77-V PREMIUM CLR_CMOS button Chapter 1 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...; Before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Ensure that your computer and insert the jumper cap back to pins 1-2. • According to Intel... a water cooling system) to work efficiently under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the settings. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper to pins 2-3 when you change the jumper settings for the first time. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-31 Chapter 1 For system failure due to wrong setting...
...; Before you install a new CPU and have not booted for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to enable or disable the advanced CPU and DRAM overvoltage settings in BIOS. Ensure that your computer and insert the jumper cap back to pins 1-2. • According to Intel... a water cooling system) to work efficiently under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the settings. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper to pins 2-3 when you change the jumper settings for the first time. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-31 Chapter 1 For system failure due to wrong setting...
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... [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel...Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-39 Refer to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP ...
... [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel...Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. 1.2.9 Internal connectors 1. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-39 Refer to [RAID Mode]. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP ...
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... [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD...
... [AHCI Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD...
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For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-41 Chapter 1 Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for regular use. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [navy...Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to [Enabled]. 3. For Windows® 7 OS, load only the ...
For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and then load Marvell 91xx SATA Controller Driver. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-41 Chapter 1 Refer to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for regular use. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E12/E34 [navy...Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to create a RAID driver disk using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to [Enabled]. 3. For Windows® 7 OS, load only the ...
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Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or [AC97]. 8. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-45 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD] or [AC97]. 8. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-45 Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of ... you want to connect a high-definition or an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard.
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... cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-47 Chapter 1 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 10. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and... warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This ...
... cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-47 Chapter 1 The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. 10. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and... warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The speaker allows you turn on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This ...
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Secure the Wi-Fi GO! card. 2. card connector at the motherboard's rear panel and connect the Wi-Fi GO! card installation Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS Disconnect the power supply unit from the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card to the motherboard with the screw you removed earlier. BIOS BIOS 3. card to it. Locate the Wi-Fi GO! BIOS Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! Remove the screw from the motherboard before installing/uninstalling the Wireless and Bluetooth Module. 1.
Secure the Wi-Fi GO! card. 2. card connector at the motherboard's rear panel and connect the Wi-Fi GO! card installation Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS Disconnect the power supply unit from the ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card to the motherboard with the screw you removed earlier. BIOS BIOS 3. card to it. Locate the Wi-Fi GO! BIOS Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! Remove the screw from the motherboard before installing/uninstalling the Wireless and Bluetooth Module. 1.
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... the chassis. Fasten the screws onto the motherboard. 6. IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 2-13 Give a slight pull to determine that the installation is complete. When you hear the clicking sound, the antenna connectors are properly inserted. Attach...
... the chassis. Fasten the screws onto the motherboard. 6. IN LINE CTR BASS FRONT REAR SPK MIC IN POWER eSATA 6G USB3.0 S/PDIF USB BIOS Flashback USB3.0 Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 2-13 Give a slight pull to determine that the installation is complete. When you hear the clicking sound, the antenna connectors are properly inserted. Attach...