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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... 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... 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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...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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. How this guide This user guide contains... describes the contents of the standard package. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, 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. How this guide This user guide contains... describes the contents of the standard package. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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...® 7 or later versions. • Due to Intel® limitations, P8Z77-V PREMIUM does not support Windows® Vista. USB 3.0 Boost (for ASUS extra USB 3.0 ports) USB 3.0 Boost (for Intel® Native USB 3.0 ports) Wi-Fi GO! P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions Type Intel Features Feature Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0...174; Native USB 3.0 ports DIGI+ Power Control (with 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!
...® 7 or later versions. • Due to Intel® limitations, P8Z77-V PREMIUM does not support Windows® Vista. USB 3.0 Boost (for ASUS extra USB 3.0 ports) USB 3.0 Boost (for Intel® Native USB 3.0 ports) Wi-Fi GO! P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions Type Intel Features Feature Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0...174; Native USB 3.0 ports DIGI+ Power Control (with 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!
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..., 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xii Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary Storage...
..., 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 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continued on the next page) xii Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit True BD Lossless Sound - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary Storage...
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... BIOS Flashback button 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Slot - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiv ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Thunderbolt port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x BT4 connector for ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Q-Shield - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS USB BIOS...
... BIOS Flashback button 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Q-Slot - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ports (continued on the next page) xiv ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) 1 x Thunderbolt port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x BT4 connector for ASUS Wi-Fi GO! ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - ASUS Q-Shield - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS Q-Code - ASUS USB BIOS...
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... with 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 allows you... to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your ultimate convenience. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for your network programs. It allows you with dual selectable modes...
... with 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 allows you... to set, monitor, and schedule the bandwidth priorities for your ultimate convenience. ASUS UEFI BIOS includes the following new features: • F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey • F3 Shortcut for your network programs. It allows you with dual selectable modes...
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... 2GB 7-D(XMP) TED34096M1333 4GB HC9 SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. 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-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of...-13 T3D2568LT-13 7-7-721 7-7-721 7-7-721 - 1.75 1.75 1.5-1.6 - Timing - Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-23
... 2GB 7-D(XMP) TED34096M1333 4GB HC9 SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip No. 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-channel memory configuration. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of...-13 T3D2568LT-13 7-7-721 7-7-721 7-7-721 - 1.75 1.75 1.5-1.6 - Timing - Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-23
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... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-27 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each...
... may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-27 Chapter 1 button Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each...
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... this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will 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. TPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock...
... this switch under Windows® OS environment, the TPU function will 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. TPU switch Enable this switch to section 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs for fast, yet stable clock...
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... is enabled.. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption... EPU LED. • If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-29
... is enabled.. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You may change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Refer to automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption... EPU LED. • If you enable this switch under Windows® OS environment, the EPU function will use the last setting you have made. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-29
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Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 6. P8Z77-V PREMIUM CLR_CMOS button Chapter 1 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Clear CMOS button Press this button to clear the BIOS setup information only when the systems hangs due to overclocking. 6. P8Z77-V PREMIUM CLR_CMOS button Chapter 1 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... better cooling system (for the first time. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. We recommend you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to pins 2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water cooling system) to enable or disable ... under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you ro install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may halt the system. For system failure due to wrong setting of the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper, shut down your system functions well under high voltage settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-31 Chapter 1...
... better cooling system (for the first time. 1.2.7 Jumpers 1. We recommend you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items first to pins 2-3 when you install a new CPU and have not booted for example, a water cooling system) to enable or disable ... under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you ro install the DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may halt the system. For system failure due to wrong setting of the OV_CPU/DRAM jumper, shut down your system functions well under high voltage settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-31 Chapter 1...
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... manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA... Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ...set using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-39
... manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. Refer to [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA... Mode in the BIOS to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions ...set using NCQ, set to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-39
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If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_34/5 [blue]) These connectors connect 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 [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk...
If you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 1 1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_34/5 [blue]) These connectors connect 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 [RAID Mode]. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk...
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.... • Connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E12/E34 connectors for a high performance of ASUS SSD Caching II. • The SATA6G_E12/E34 connectors are recommended for details. • Press + during OS installation. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-41 Chapter 1 For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and... a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled].
.... • Connect one HDD and one SSD to Marvell® SATA6G_E12/E34 connectors for a high performance of ASUS SSD Caching II. • The SATA6G_E12/E34 connectors are recommended for details. • Press + during OS installation. 3. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-41 Chapter 1 For 32/64bit Windows XP OS, load first the Marvell shared library driver, and... a RAID configuration created using the Marvell SATA controller, you have to create a RAID driver disk using NCQ, set the Marvell Storage Controller item in the BIOS to [Enabled].
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..., set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 8. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-45
..., set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD] or [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. 8. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-45
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... without turning off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-47 Chapter 1 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD...
... without turning off the system power. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-47 Chapter 1 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD...
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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 connector at the motherboard's rear panel and connect the Wi-Fi GO! card to it. BIOS Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! Secure the Wi-Fi GO! BIOS BIOS 3. card. 2. Remove the screw from the motherboard before installing/uninstalling the Wireless and Bluetooth Module. 1. Locate the Wi-Fi GO! card to the motherboard with the screw you removed earlier.
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 connector at the motherboard's rear panel and connect the Wi-Fi GO! card to it. BIOS Chapter 2 2-12 Chapter 2: Getting started 2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! Secure the Wi-Fi GO! BIOS BIOS 3. card. 2. Remove the screw from the motherboard before installing/uninstalling the Wireless and Bluetooth Module. 1. Locate the Wi-Fi GO! card to the motherboard with the screw you removed earlier.
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... Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. 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 Fasten the screws onto the motherboard. 6. Connect the Wi-Fi Ring Moving antennas to determine that the installation is complete. When you...
... Wi-Fi ports at the back of the chassis. 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 Fasten the screws onto the motherboard. 6. Connect the Wi-Fi Ring Moving antennas to determine that the installation is complete. When you...