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...iii 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... 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-48 iii
...iii 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... 2-41 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback 2-42 2.3.11 Rear panel connection 2-43 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections 2-46 2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-48 iii
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Contents 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 ...
Contents 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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...Core™ processor family with Windows® 7 operating systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - P8Z77-V 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...6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports on the next page) x provides the best digital power saving conditions. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back I/O ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- ATAPI devices are for front panel support ...
...Core™ processor family with Windows® 7 operating systems. ** These SATA ports are not supported. ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - P8Z77-V 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...6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports * Supports on the next page) x provides the best digital power saving conditions. supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at back I/O ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers- ATAPI devices are for front panel support ...
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... connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 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 ... port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - P8Z77-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage ...
... connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x CPU Optional Fan connector (4-pin) 3 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 ... port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I /O voltage at 0.00625V increment - P8Z77-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors Precision Tweaker 2: - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage ...
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... to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. When the discrete graphics card is a digital display interface standard that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals...eliminating tearing artifacts. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the most popular PC audio setups - Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology...
... to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Audio Restoration, recreating the dynamic range of audio files. When the discrete graphics card is a digital display interface standard that delivers multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals...eliminating tearing artifacts. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across different input sources and Enhance boosts audio quality through the most popular PC audio setups - Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology...
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... audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. Chapter 1 DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to energy consumptions. ASUS P8Z77-V... 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 ...
... audio connection (such as 7.1 channels of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. Chapter 1 DTS Connect To get the most out of incredible surround sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to energy consumptions. ASUS P8Z77-V... 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 ...
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... Audio Controller - - - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. Intel 82579V LAN - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - See page 2-30 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13...
... Audio Controller - - - - - - Refer to page 2-31 for details. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for details. Intel 82579V LAN - - - - shared USB2_2 Controller shared - - - - - - - See page 2-30 for better thermal environment. shared - - - - - - PCIE x1_2 - - - PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - shared - - - - PCIE x16_3 shared - - - - - - - ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13...
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UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. 5. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-23 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector ... 2 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of...
UASP standard only supports Windows® 8. 5. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-23 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this USB 3.0 connector, you can have a front panel USB 3.0 solution. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector ... 2 • The USB 3.0 module is purchased separately. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. • The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows® 7 or later versions. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is available from your system chassis, with the USB 3.0 specificaton that supports up to a slot opening at the back of...
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...in only one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel... Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel...
...in only one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel... Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. The power supply plugs are for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD]; if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel...
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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 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 AAFP To install USB 3.0 Connector USB 3.0 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector To install ASUS Q-Connector 1 2 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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HDMI port 9. DVI-D port 11. VGA port 5. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 7. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 12. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-43 DisplayPort 10. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. The bottom USB port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback...
HDMI port 9. DVI-D port 11. VGA port 5. Intel® LAN (RJ-45) port 7. USB 3.0 ports E1 and E2 (ASUS USB3.0 Boost UASP Mode) 12. ASUS P8Z77-V 2-43 DisplayPort 10. Audio I/O ports * The ASUS Wireless Module is individually installed. ** USB 3_12 supports Windows 7 operating system only. The bottom USB port supports USB Charger+ and USB BIOS Flashback...
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... No 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 4-channel Line In 6-channel Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line Out Mic In...
... No 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 4-channel Line In 6-channel Line In Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Line Out Mic In...
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Chapter 2 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop... Advanced Mode. 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 ...
... the system boot configuration For configuring options for special functions For selecting the exit options and loading default settings Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-3 Back button Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields EFI BIOS Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Pop... Advanced Mode. 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 ...
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... 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 high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High...
... 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 high definition audio. Sets the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-23 The following items: HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High...
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.... [Disabled] Disables the controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the OptionRom of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is enabled. [Disabled] The Wi-Fi function of the ASM1061storage controller. VIA 1394... is disabled. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is disabled for system resource optimization.) ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [...
.... [Disabled] Disables the controller. SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to enable or disable the OptionRom of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is enabled. [Disabled] The Wi-Fi function of the ASM1061storage controller. VIA 1394... is disabled. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is disabled for system resource optimization.) ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [...
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...® 7™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 4.3.11 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. click on the icon to display the Realtek HD...
...® 7™ Configuration option tabs (vary with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-21 4.3.11 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. click on the icon to display the Realtek HD...
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... size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected drive. When the Capacity item is selected, press . The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 The following are...
... size for the RAID array (for audio and video editing. 7. A small triangle marks the selected drive. When the Capacity item is selected, press . The following warning message appears: WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. Chapter 4 ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-25 The following are...
