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... restrictions x P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary xi Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10...
... restrictions x P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary xi Package contents...xvi Installation tools and components xvii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-3 1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-4 1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-4 1.1.6 Other special features 1-5 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-6 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.2.4 System memory 1-10...
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P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows® OS restrictions Type Intel Features Feature Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 Intel® Extreme Memory Profile Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 Intel® InTru 3D Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Intel® Insider Intel® Smart Response...174; limitations, Intel® USB 3.0 ports 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. 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 Intel® Extreme Memory Profile Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 Intel® InTru 3D Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Intel® Insider Intel® Smart Response...174; limitations, Intel® USB 3.0 ports 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. 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!
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... LAN controller Intel® 82583 Gigabit LAN controller Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max...asus.com for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (support x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x8, x8/x8/x8/x8 modes) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
... LAN controller Intel® 82583 Gigabit LAN controller Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4/5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for Intel CPU support list Intel® Z77 Express Chipset 4 x DIMM, max...asus.com for details. 4 x PCI Express 3.0*/2.0 x16 slots (support x16, x16/x16, x16/x8/x8, x8/x8/x8/x8 modes) 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots * Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. resolution of 2560 x 1600 @60Hz Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory...
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...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 Windows® 7... USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports run at mid-board for data hard drives only. 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...
...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 Windows® 7... USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) * The USB 3.0 ports run at mid-board for data hard drives only. 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...
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...Memory voltage control - card (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB 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 - ASUS Q-DIMM - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS... exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS EZ DIY...
...Memory voltage control - card (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 2 x Intel® LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB 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 - ASUS Q-DIMM - P8Z77-V PREMIUM specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS... exclusive overclocking features Back Panel I/O Ports ASUS EZ DIY...
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...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to... GPUs, it supports up to support 4-Way SL/CrossFireX graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to...
...174; 3rd generation Core™ processors support PCIe 3.0. C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support The motherboard supports the dual-channel DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3 2800(O.C.) / 2600(O.C.) / 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to... GPUs, it supports up to support 4-Way SL/CrossFireX graphics cards for an unrivaled gaming performance. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-1 It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed, and seamless transition with its complete backward compatibility to...
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Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots.
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...-channel configuration. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS...
...-channel configuration. For an optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Memory modules with memory frequency higher than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-11 b) Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you are using a 32-bit Windows OS...
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...4x4GB) DS - - 10-12- 12-31 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• * The 2666MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction however, the ... (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • * The 2800MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P8Z77-V PREMIUM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
...4x4GB) DS - - 10-12- 12-31 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support (Optional) 124 ••• * The 2666MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; Chapter 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction however, the ... (Optional) 1 2 4 • • • * The 2800MHz memory modules above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. P8Z77-V PREMIUM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2800(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No.
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... 4GB ) DS - - 9-11- 1.65 9-28 • • • KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAAFEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS Kingmax N/A - - 2GB ) • • * The 2200MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. Timing Voltage support...Chip NO. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-13
... 4GB ) DS - - 9-11- 1.65 9-28 • • • KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAAFEIS(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS Kingmax N/A - - 2GB ) • • * The 2200MHz memory modules above are supported on Intel® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; however, the actual frequency support varied depending on the O.C. Timing Voltage support...Chip NO. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above /2000/1800 MHz memory module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-13
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... the black slots as one (1) module 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 Dual-channel... memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-23 or D.O.C.P. Timing - Load the...
... the black slots as one (1) module 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 Dual-channel... memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. (4) Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. Chapter 1 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-23 or D.O.C.P. Timing - Load the...
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... hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-27 Chapter 1 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings...
... hold the MemOK! The blinking speed of failsafe settings. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 1-27 Chapter 1 switch does not function under Windows™ OS environment. • During the tuning process, the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. button until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for the exact location of failsafe settings...
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Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled.
Chapter 1 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs provide the status of these key components during POST (Power-On-Self Test): CPU, memory modules, VGA card, and hard disk drive.s If an error is found, the critical component's LED stays lit up when the TPU switch is solved. 2. 1.2.8 Onboard LEDs 1. TPU LED The TPU LED lights up until the problem is enabled.
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... after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is failed (continued on . Q-Code table Code ...the next page) Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Reset type detection (soft/hard). Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error...
... after microcode loading Cache initialization Reserved for ASL (see ASL Status Codes section below) Memory Installed CPU post-memory initialization Post-Memory System Agent initialization is started Post-Memory PCH initialization is started DXE IPL is failed (continued on . Q-Code table Code ...the next page) Chapter 1 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Reset type detection (soft/hard). Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed Unspecified memory initialization error Memory not installed Invalid CPU type or Speed CPU mismatch CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error...
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... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft...
... more than four seconds to let the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Press the power switch for less than four seconds to put the system on sleep mode or soft...
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... devices you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] P8Z77-V PREMIUM BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 11/08/2012 Speed : 3400 MHz English Temperature CPU ... Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
... devices you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. EZ Mode Monday [03/25/2012] P8Z77-V PREMIUM BIOS Version : 0202 CPU Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 3.10GHz Total Memory : 2048 MB (DDR3 1333MHz) Exit/Advanced Mode Build Date : 11/08/2012 Speed : 3400 MHz English Temperature CPU ... Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press hot key for entering the BIOS setup program can be changed. Refer to the system. ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 3-3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program.
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... ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0202 x64 MBEC-Z77-0117 8.0.2.1410 C1 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) 13-2130 CPU @ 3.40GHz Speed 3400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security...
... ME Version South Bridge Stepping 0202 x64 MBEC-Z77-0117 8.0.2.1410 C1 CPU Information Intel(R) Core(TM) 13-2130 CPU @ 3.40GHz Speed 3400 MHz Memory Information Total Memory Memory Frequency 1024 MB (DDR3) 1333 MHz System Language English System Date System Time Access Level [Fri 03/12/2012] [16:46:15] Administrator > Security...
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...CPU Speed : 3200MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Turbo Ratio Internal PLL Overvoltage CPU Bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode Memory Frequency EPU Power Saving Mode > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ Power Control Auto Auto Auto Auto ...Auto Auto CPU Voltage 0.916V Offset Mode [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select the User Password ...
...CPU Speed : 3200MHz Target DRAM Speed : 1333MHz Ai Overclock Tuner Turbo Ratio Internal PLL Overvoltage CPU Bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode Memory Frequency EPU Power Saving Mode > OC Tuner > DRAM Timing Control > CPU Power Management > DIGI+ Power Control Auto Auto Auto Auto ...Auto Auto CPU Voltage 0.916V Offset Mode [X.M.P.] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency, CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →←: Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select the User Password ...
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...only when you set to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to default core ratio .... [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 3-9 The following item appears: Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows you to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation...
...only when you set to set the profiles supported by your memory modules for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P.] If you install memory modules supporting the eXtreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) Technology, choose this item to default core ratio .... [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 1-Core Ration Limit value that is higher than or equal to [Manual]. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PREMIUM 3-9 The following item appears: Ratio Synchronizing Control [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows you to set an individual Turbo Ratio for every core-activation...
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Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ... equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2Core/3-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto] Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM...
Memory Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the internal PLL voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light Power Saving Mode] [Medium Power Saving Mode] [Max Power Saving Mode] ... equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2Core/3-Core Limit must not be set to [Auto] Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM...