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...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code... and shipment, which is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by any warranty. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) for the cost of the product...
...BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. If however you encounter any problems in obtaining the full corresponding source code... and shipment, which is distributed without any means, except documentation kept by any warranty. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) for the cost of the product...
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...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... Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-26 3.5.8 Network stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33...
...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... Onboard Devices Configuration 3-23 3.5.7 APM 3-26 3.5.8 Network stack 3-27 3.6 Monitor menu 3-28 3.7 Boot menu 3-31 3.8 Tools menu 3-33 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility 3-33...
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These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short ...
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short ...
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... enclosed key. Italics Used to select. Example: + + viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
... enclosed key. Italics Used to select. Example: + + viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables BIOS 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in your package with different models. card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) BIOS BIOS...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for the following items. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Support DVD 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables BIOS 1 x ASUS SLI™ bridge connector 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2-in your package with different models. card (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) BIOS BIOS...
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...Level profile, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to 85%. Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by... control and better power savings with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in diverse situations. CPU wattage requirements cut in CPU overclocking performance. TPU Unleash your performance with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's...
...Level profile, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for next generation Intel® VRD 12.5 power design, ASUS once again leaps to 85%. Smart DIGI+ Technology Get incredible performance increases with TPU and the all new SMART DIGI+ Key by... control and better power savings with a single click, creating a cooler and quieter PC. When combined, users can adjust CPU ratios manually in diverse situations. CPU wattage requirements cut in CPU overclocking performance. TPU Unleash your performance with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world's...
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.... - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system ...details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a...
.... - Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system ...details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at a higher frequency, refer to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. P8Z77-V Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400 (O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. The system maps the total size of accessing information from a...
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... system. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds... settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • ... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer.
... system. 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the computer and unplug the power cord for about 30 seconds... settings. A messgae will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after the whole tuning process, the DRAM_LED lights continuously. It takes about 5-10 seconds. • ... ones recommended in the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) in this user manual or on the computer.
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... are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section 3.5.4 SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer ... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS 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 Windows® XP...
...® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z77 chipset. • These connectors are using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Chapter 2 ASUS P8Z77-V 2-21 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set , refer ... SATA Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS 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 Windows® XP...
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... for your USB 3.0 devices. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor. • Due to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive. Chapter 2 • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • We strongly...
... for your USB 3.0 devices. • To play Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliance monitor. • Due to XCHI controller structure, please manually install your USB3.0 driver twice when installing the operating system from the USB3.0 optical drive. Chapter 2 • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • We strongly...
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... two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the system chassis to run this program. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you to restart the system. If you want to use as storage device configuration,... overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this user manual refers to restart the system. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS...
... two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode. Being a menu-driven program, it back on the system chassis to run this program. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 When you start up the computer, the system provides you to restart the system. If you want to use as storage device configuration,... overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are for system startup in this user manual refers to restart the system. See section 3.9 Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS...
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...to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Manual] Sets the Turbo Ratio for the system. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Profile ...#1] [ Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set the CPU ratio ...
...to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclocking Tuner to Intel® CPU default settings automatically. [Manual] Sets the Turbo Ratio for the system. You can also key in the desired value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Profile ...#1] [ Profile #2] Turbo Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclocking Tuner item to [X.M.P.] and allows you to [Manual], the following two items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. eXtreme Memory Profile This item appears only when you set the CPU ratio ...
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...Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must ...iGPU Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the internal PLL voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-9 Use and keys to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If this menu allow you to adjust the value. CPU Power Management...
...Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 4 Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default Turbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to manually assign a 4-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 3-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core/3-Core Limit must ...iGPU Max. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] EPU Setting [Auto] This item appears only when you set the internal PLL voltage. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-9 Use and keys to 3000MHz with the BCLK/PCIE Frequency item settings. If this menu allow you to adjust the value. CPU Power Management...
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... in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100...
... in decreased average consumption and decreased average heat production. This item allows you to adjust the voltage range from the following percentages to Manual Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to boost the system performance: 0% (Regular), 25% (Medium), 50% (High), 75% (Ultra High) and 100...
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...CPU loading for extreme overclocking. Higher value for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [... power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-11 Configuration options: [T. Probe] - The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select to configure the power response rate for...
...CPU loading for extreme overclocking. Higher value for extra power support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to maintain the current VRM balance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [... power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously. Configuration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-11 Configuration options: [T. Probe] - The thermal conditions should be monitored. Select to configure the power response rate for...
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...the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Allows you to set the full phase mode. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. The thermal conditions must be monitored. The values range from 110 to set the Auto mode. You can... should be monitored. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. The values range from 0.005V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to 131. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do ...
...the following items are adjusted by a negative value. Allows you to set the full phase mode. Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning profile. The thermal conditions must be monitored. The values range from 110 to set the Auto mode. You can... should be monitored. range, or a low DRAM frequency for a better system stability. The values range from 0.005V to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme] Allows you to 131. Configuration options: [100%] [110%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Do ...
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... range from 0.005V to set the VCCIO voltage. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set ... range from 1.20V to 1.70V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. We recommend you to set the offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value...
... range from 0.005V to set the VCCIO voltage. VCCSA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.635V with a 0.005V interval. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13 PCH Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Platform Controller Hub volage. iGPU Offset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set ... range from 1.20V to 1.70V with the voltage requirement below 1.65V. We recommend you to set the offset voltage. iGPU Voltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Offset Mode] Allows you to work stably under high voltage settings. iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] To offset the voltage by a positive value...
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... on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage Black 0.8V-1.22V 0.005V- 0.060V 0.005V- 0.035V...
... on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference Voltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. CPU Manual Voltage CPU Offset Voltage iGPU Offset Voltage DRAM Voltage VCCSA Voltage VCCIO Voltage CPU PLL Voltage PCH Voltage Black 0.8V-1.22V 0.005V- 0.060V 0.005V- 0.035V...
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...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Select Ignore if you do not wish to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU ...appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures...
...] to minimize the fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation. [Turbo] Sets to [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. [Manual] Sets to [Manual] to assign detailed fan speed control parameters. Select Ignore if you do not wish to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU ...appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you set the CPU fan warning speed. CPU Fan Max. Chapter 3 ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures...