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... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control.1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... Safety information...vi About this guide...vii P8Z77-V specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control.1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution 1-6 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY 1-7 1.3.6 Other special features 1-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not ... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not ... • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
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... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and...
... it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support This chapter describes how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and...
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... only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! BIOS ASUS P8Z77-V 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial...
... only. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 ASUS Q-Connector kit Wi-Fi Ring moving antenna 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! BIOS ASUS P8Z77-V 1-1 Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial...
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...PCIe 2.0 (in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. P8Z77-V brings you 've never experienced before! 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium... in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in x16 mode). Total bandwidth for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Dual-Channel...
...PCIe 2.0 (in the world. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. P8Z77-V brings you 've never experienced before! 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium... in the LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU configurations. The motherboard features the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in x16 mode). Total bandwidth for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Dual-Channel...
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... Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. MemOK! Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the ... for 3 seconds with the elegant appearance! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It allows users ...
... Thermal Solution ASUS Fanless Design-Heat-sink solution The stylish heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. MemOK! Not only the beautiful shape upgrades the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the heatsink design lowers the ... for 3 seconds with the elegant appearance! Overall, it's an intuitive network bandwidth control center. This all the exclusive ASUS features into the motherboard. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction It allows users ...
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... energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround sound. ASUS P8Z77-V 1-9 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Consumers can then connect their PC to an external...
... energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to energy consumptions. Chapter 1 DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround sound. ASUS P8Z77-V 1-9 ErP Ready The motherboard is in regards to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts. Consumers can then connect their PC to an external...
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ASUS P8Z77-V 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any ... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or ...
ASUS P8Z77-V 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any ... such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is on the LGA1155 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard...see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ ...
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A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. 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. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.
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...into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on the motherboard. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of the following: - To...
...into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. For more memory on the motherboard. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...higher frequency, refer to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For effective use a more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from a memory module. Use a maximum of the following: - To...
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... (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... (Recommend for single VGA) x8 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 N/A x8 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Expansion slots Ensure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0 Controller -... graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13 shared - - - -
... performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - ASMedia USB3.0 Controller -... graphics card to get better performance. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13 shared - - - -
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...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 using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.... function. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. A...
...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 using the MemOK! Chapter 2 • Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the DRAM_LED.... function. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information switch to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. MemOK! Replace the DIMMs with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! If the installed DIMMs still fail to enhance system performance. 1. A...
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...error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). ... that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-17 Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2.
...error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self Test). ... that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-17 Standby power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to locate the root problem within a second. 2.
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... through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-20 Chapter...
... through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Windows® XP SP3 or later versions. 2-20 Chapter...
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... to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-21 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you...
... to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-21 2. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you...
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... cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB910; Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors.... You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB ...
... cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. USB910; Doing so will damage the motherboard! Chapter 2 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors.... You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 48 MBps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB ...