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...3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software ...support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 iv Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio...
...3.10 Updating BIOS 3-36 3.10.1 ASUS Update utility 3-36 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-39 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-40 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-41 Chapter 4: Software ...support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 AI Suite II 4-3 iv Contents 2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback 2-41 2.3.12 Rear panel connection 2-42 2.3.13 Audio...
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4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Probe II 4-13 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage...
4.3.2 TurboV EVO 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control 4-8 4.3.4 EPU 4-12 4.3.5 Probe II 4-13 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update 4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 4-19 4.3.11 Audio configurations 4-21 4.4 RAID configurations 4-22 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-22 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-23 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-23 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage...
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...® 8. quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for iGPU) - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- Industry leading digital 16-phase power design (12-phase for...Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ...
...® 8. quickly delivers higher VRM frequency, voltage and current for iGPU) - Utility Realtek® ALC892 8-channel high definition audio CODEC - SMART DIGI+ Power Control: - Smart DIGI+ Key- Industry leading digital 16-phase power design (12-phase for...Power Utility (continues on Intel® Core™ processor family with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD 12.5 Ready)- P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary Storage LAN Wireless Data Network Audio USB ASUS unique features Intel® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ...
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...SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 ...: - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160...
...SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 4 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 1 x S/PDIF out header 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 1 ...: - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160...
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... experience. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with fast computing iGPU. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is not required, it supports HDCP copy protection for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance... Video feature is supported by eliminating tearing artifacts. When the discrete graphics card is a user-friendly utility that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete ...
... experience. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with fast computing iGPU. ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is not required, it supports HDCP copy protection for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance... Video feature is supported by eliminating tearing artifacts. When the discrete graphics card is a user-friendly utility that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for Intel® processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete ...
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... across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ErP Ready The motherboard 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 ...
... across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the most out of your existing stereo speakers or headphones. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-9 DTS Connect To get the most popular PC audio setups - ErP Ready The motherboard 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 ...
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...) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. 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 MemOK! USB BIOS flashback button 17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. LGA1155 CPU...
...) 18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2. Intel® Z77 USB 3.0 connector 7. 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 MemOK! USB BIOS flashback button 17. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 15. LGA1155 CPU...
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PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - USB2_1 Controller - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - LAN - - - - Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - ASMedia...
PCIE x16_2 shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - USB2_1 Controller - - - - - - - shared - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-11 See page 2-30 for this motherboard PCIE x16_1 A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - Intel PCH SATA Controller - - HD Audio Controller - - - - - - shared - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - LAN - - - - Intel USB3.0 Controller shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0_1 Controller - ASMedia...
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... 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately...
... 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with this connector, then install the module to 480 MBps connection speed. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-21 If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is purchased separately...
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... EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 8. The power supply plugs are for a ... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition...
... EATXPWR; 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. By default, this connector is for ATX power supply plugs. Chapter 2 8. The power supply plugs are for a ... and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in only one end of the motherboard's high-definition...
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2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO AAFP 2-37
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- IDE_LED PWR Ground Reset Ground POWER SW RESET SW To install USB 2.0 Connector To install front panel audio connector Chapter 2 USB 2.0 To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO AAFP 2-37
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.... 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 5. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 6. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. ASUS Wireless Module (Wi-Fi 802.11) 3. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2...
.... 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Chapter 2 Rear panel connectors 1. VGA port 5. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 6. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. ASUS Wireless Module (Wi-Fi 802.11) 3. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 2. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2...
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...In - Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-43 Rear Speaker Out - You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports. • ... link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out 6-channel ...
...In - Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-43 Rear Speaker Out - You can connect two monitors to any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort ports. • ... link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out 6-channel ...
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Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-45
Chapter 2 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-45
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...power status, and changing the fan settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) ... example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode.
...power status, and changing the fan settings. Advanced Mode General help Exit Main Back Ai Tweaker Advanced Advanced\ Onboard Devices Configuration > Monitor HD Audio Controller Enabled Front Panel Type HD SPDIF Out Type SPDIF Renesas USB 3.0 Controller Enabled Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth Controller PCI Express X1_2 Slot (Blue) ... example of the screen has the following sections for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-3 To access the Advanced Mode, click Exit, then select Advanced Mode.
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... [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High...
... [HD] Allows you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or highdefinition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [HD] [AC97] Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High...
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...system resource optimization.) [X4] PCIeX1_2 slot runs at X4 mode. (USB3_34, SATA6G_E1/E2, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 are disabled for HDMI audio output. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you...controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for system resource optimization.) ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled] Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller ...
...system resource optimization.) [X4] PCIeX1_2 slot runs at X4 mode. (USB3_34, SATA6G_E1/E2, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 are disabled for HDMI audio output. ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you...controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Chapter 3 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for system resource optimization.) ASM1061 Storage Controller (Rear) [Enabled] Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller ...
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...; 7™/Windows® XP™. • To play convenience. 4.3.11 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 Realtek HD Audio Manager A. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel®...
...; 7™/Windows® XP™. • To play convenience. 4.3.11 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to use an HDCP compliant monitor. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 Realtek HD Audio Manager A. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for detailed software configuration. • Due to Intel®...
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Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to 128KB. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to select. ... appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press after completing your selection. 6. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. 5. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10...
Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 Use the up /down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to 128KB. The available stripe size values range from 4KB to select. ... appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. Press after completing your selection. 6. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. 5. The following are typical values: RAID 0: 128KB RAID 10...