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Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 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 ...
Profile 3-33 3.9 Exit menu 3-35 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 ...
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... 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 Technology Option ROM utility 4-23 4.5 Creating...
... 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 Technology Option ROM utility 4-23 4.5 Creating...
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... and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have...
... and software products. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have...
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... Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for all smart devices - Anti Surge - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard...
... Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, Wi-Fi Direct, AP Mode ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for all smart devices - Anti Surge - P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard...
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P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0...button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continues on the ...
P8Z77-V PRO specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I /O ports 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB ports (19-pin) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB ports 4 x SATA 6.0...button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x EPU switch 1 x TPU switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE (continues on the ...
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ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ...of the 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 x 2-in the long line of new features and ...
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO BIOS BIOS 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-V PRO motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ...of the 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 x 2-in the long line of new features and ...
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... Wi-Fi. DO NOT uninstall the heat-sink by configuring profiles through high efficient heat-exchange. The UEFI BIOS will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC...
... Wi-Fi. DO NOT uninstall the heat-sink by configuring profiles through high efficient heat-exchange. The UEFI BIOS will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience with no time! 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC...
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... performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for ...an even cooler and quieter computing environment. It reacts to install. All of cooling performance and low noise. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for greater control. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS...
... performance settings and drag and drop boot priorities. New upgrade! ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "fingers" - ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 1-7 Fan Xpert 2 also includes an RPM Fixed Mode for ...an even cooler and quieter computing environment. It reacts to install. All of cooling performance and low noise. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for greater control. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS...
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ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance... of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of plugging in one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-friendly. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. Also with one complete module. LucidLogix Virtu...
ASUS EZ-Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance... of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of plugging in one cable at a time, making the system more environmentally-friendly. Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance and system load. Also with one complete module. LucidLogix Virtu...
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.... USB BIOS flashback button 17. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. switch 6. EPU switch 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. 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...
.... USB BIOS flashback button 17. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CPU_OPT, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-4) 4. switch 6. EPU switch 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112, USB1314) 16. 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...
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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...slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 Side(s): SS -
... 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...slots as Single-channel memory configuration. settings in the BIOS for the hyper DIMM support. • Visit the ASUS website for better compatibility. • 4 DIMMs: Supports four (4) modules inserted into slots A2 and B2 for the latest QVL. or D.O.C.P. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-9 Side(s): SS -
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..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off ... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is tested. switch lights continuously. function. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware...
..., the system loads and tests failsafe memory settings. switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! Turn off ... We recommend that are incompatible with ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. This is tested. switch lights continuously. function. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 2. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13 TPU switch Turning this...
... TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS setup program, or enable the TPU switch at the same time. Chapter 2 2. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will automatically optimize the system for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you have made. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-13 TPU switch Turning this...
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.... Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 3. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You...
.... Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the EPU LED. • If you change the EPU settings in the software application or BIOS setup program, and enable the EPU function at the same time. Chapter 2 3. However, the system will be activated after the next system bootup. • You...
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... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This...
... jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Keep the cap on the power supply or unplug... system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 2.2.7 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This...
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... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the... BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer ...
... for details. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the... BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.3 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, refer ...
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... motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ...ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives...
... motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors, set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is available only if you are set to [RAID Mode]. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 2-19 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ...ATA RAID set using NCQ, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives...
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...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Refer to [Enabled]. 3.
...; XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using NCQ, set the ASM1061 Storage Controller item in the BIOS to section 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration for data drives only. Refer to [Enabled]. 3.
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... is for ATX power supply plugs. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one orientation. ATX power...
... is for ATX power supply plugs. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to fit these connectors in the BIOS setup to [HD]. 9. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect one orientation. ATX power...
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... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...
... SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power...