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... delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated... items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield BIOS 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module BIOS 1...
... delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with different models. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated... items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V PRO motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x ASUS Q-Shield BIOS 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 / 1-port eSATA module BIOS 1...
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... function. This means less time waiting for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in seconds. The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the cloud, leading to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Complete USB 3.0 ..., it provides your computer to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of the SSD is in sleep mode...
... function. This means less time waiting for both the front and rear panel - 6 USB 3.0 ports in seconds. The P8Z77-V PRO affords greater convenience to 6.0 Gb/s data transfer. ASUS provides extra SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports with the cloud, leading to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. Complete USB 3.0 ..., it provides your computer to 10 times faster than a hard drive-only system, and an important part of current bus systems. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-3 Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of the SSD is in sleep mode...
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... a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge your computer by creating a virtual remote desktop, offering portable access to type and click! 3. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi hotspot setup for any user interaction. Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can even program...-in QWERTY keyboard to your PC: entertaining and customizable! DLNA streaming made easy: enjoy HD content, music and photos from a tablet? ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control: -R emote Desktop: access your PC from the PC on your DLNA devices via Wi...
... a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge your computer by creating a virtual remote desktop, offering portable access to type and click! 3. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi hotspot setup for any user interaction. Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can even program...-in QWERTY keyboard to your PC: entertaining and customizable! DLNA streaming made easy: enjoy HD content, music and photos from a tablet? ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-5 Turn smartphones and tablets into a remote control: -R emote Desktop: access your PC from the PC on your DLNA devices via Wi...
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... does without the usual "fingers" - Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New upgrade! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 It reacts to run at specific settings based on different criteria, achieving the best balance of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed...
... does without the usual "fingers" - Users can choose system performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. The ASUS exclusive interface EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. New upgrade! ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 It reacts to run at specific settings based on different criteria, achieving the best balance of Q-LED, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed...
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... enabling technologies. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line ...with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most out of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts....
... enabling technologies. ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 This is European Union's Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirement in line ...with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through the most out of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts....
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... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1
... as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-1
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... SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-24 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-12 2-20 2-19 2-17 2-18 2-15 2-14 2-13 2-17 2-26 2-21 2-41 2-24 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-3 Clear CMOS 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15.
... SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) 10. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-24 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-12 2-20 2-19 2-17 2-18 2-15 2-14 2-13 2-17 2-26 2-21 2-41 2-24 2-20 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-3 Clear CMOS 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15.
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Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-5 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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... CPU. Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. Size SS/DS GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of...
... CPU. Size SS/ C h i p Chip NO. Size SS/DS GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS Chip Brand Chip NO. - - DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-7 however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. however, the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of...
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... for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: 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 Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Double-... slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 Load the X.M.P.
... for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: 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 Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Double-... slots or the black slots as one (1) module inserted into both the blue and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. or D.O.C.P. Side(s): SS - Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 Load the X.M.P.
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...- - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - shared - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - shared - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - - - Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared...
...- - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - shared - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - ASMedia USB3.0_2 Controller - PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - shared - - - - - - ASMedia SATA Controller - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - - - Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - IRQ assignments for details. shared - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared...
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... 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. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13 TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of...
... 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. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13 TPU switch Turning this switch to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of...
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... lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or...
... lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-15 This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or...
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... unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
... unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure...
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... 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Refer...
... 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 Refer to [AHCI Mode]. Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3-6 [blue]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode] by default. Chapter 2 2. Refer...
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... for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
... for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
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7. These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • All the CPU and CHA fans support ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
7. These are not jumpers! Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-23 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled ... that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power. • All the CPU and CHA fans support ASUS Fan Xpert 2 feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors.
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..., refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX...-1200AH3CH ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA Delta...350 500 450 350 850 850 750 300 850 400 310 430 750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect...
..., refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. PSU Suggested List Model SUPER FLOWER SF-350P14XE GreatWall-ATX-350P4 Great Wall BTX-500GT THERMALTAKE TR2-RX...-1200AH3CH ASUS U-75HA Be quiet BN073 Bubalus PE600WJD CoolerMaster RS-850EMBA CoolerMaster RS-A00-ESBA Delta...350 500 450 350 850 850 750 300 850 400 310 430 750 300 450 750 1200 1300 650 1050 400 320 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-25 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to connect...
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-27 Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-31
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 B A B A Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-31