Asus P8Z77MPRO Bedienungsanleitung

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    Motherboard P8Z77-M[...]

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    ii E7075 First Edition February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purch[...]

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    iii Contents Safety information ....................................................................................... v About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8Z77-M specications summary ............................................................ vii Chapter 1 Product int[...]

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    iv Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ................[...]

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    v Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all powe[...]

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    vi Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and add[...]

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    vii P8Z77-M specications summary (continues on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors - Supports 22/32nm CPU - Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost T echnology 2.0 * The Intel ® Turbo Boost T echnology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types. ** Refer to www .asus.com for[...]

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    viii P8Z77-M specications summary LAN Realtek ® 81 1 1F Gigabit LAN controller Audio Realtek ® ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output USB Intel ® Z77 [...]

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    ix ASUS unique features (continued) ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution - ASUS Fan Xpert+ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS O.C. T uner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flas[...]

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    x BIOS features 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 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME Accessories 1 x Serial A T A 6.0Gb/[...]

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    1-1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8Z77-M motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to the specication list on page x fo[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement di[...]

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    1-3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin A TX12V) 1-23 10. Intel ® Z77 USB 3.0 connector (USB3_12) 1-27 2. Intel ® LGA1 155 CPU socket 1-4 11. System panel connector (20-8 [...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-4 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1 155 socket designed for the Intel ® 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. 1.3.1 Installing the CPU • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the L[...]

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    1-5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3 4 5 6 A B C[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-6 1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation Apply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU before you install the heatsink and fan if necessary . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly B B A A 1 2 3 4[...]

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    1-7 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Install [...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-8 1.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules f[...]

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    1-9 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2400GC4G10(XMP) 4GB DS - - 10-1 1-11-30 1.65 • • • CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (4x 2GB ) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • • • CORSAIR CMGTX3(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65 • G.SKILL [...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-10 DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DA TA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) D[...]

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    1-1 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AM2U16BC4P2 4GB DS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AX3U1600GC4G9(XMP) 4GB DS - - - 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DA TA [...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-12 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM MICRON MT16KTF51264AZ-1G6M1 4GB DS MICRON D9PFJ 11-1 1-1 1-28 - • • • OCZ OCZ3BE1600C8L V4GK 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 • • Transcend TS256MLK64V6N 2GB SS T ranscend K4B2G0846C - - • • • Transcen[...]

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    1-13 Chapter 1: Product introduction V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15B 9-9-9-24 1.3 • • • GEIL GB34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA15FW 7-7-7-24 1.5 • • • GEIL GVP38GB1333C9DC 8GB(2x 4GB)[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-14 2.3.4 DIMM installation 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM BUFF ALO D3U1333-1G 1GB SS Elpida J1108BFBG-DJ-F - - • • • BUFF ALO D3U1333-2G 2GB DS Elpida J1 108BFBG-DJ-F - • • • BUFF ALO D3U1333-4G 4GB DS NANYA NT5CB256M8BN-CG - • • [...]

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    1-15 Chapter 1: Product introduction T o remove a DIMM 2 3 B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-16 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Intel PCH SA T A controller #0 – – – shared – ––– Intel PCH SA T A controller #1 – – – shared – ––– SMBUS Controller – – shared ––––– Thermal Controller – – shared – – – – – EHCI #0 – – – – – – – shared EHCI #[...]

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    1-17 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause sys[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-18 USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the BIOS or operating system. Just connect the USB storage device containing the BIOS le to the USB port, press the BIOS Flashback switch, and the BIOS is updated automatically . 1 Install USB BIOS Flashback wizard from the support DVD and download the lat[...]

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    1-19 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illus[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-20 1.9 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as syst[...]

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    1-21 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 6. HDMI port 2. VGA port 7. Optical S/PDIF Out port 3. USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4** 8. DVI-D 4. Intel ® LAN (RJ-45) port 9. USB 2.0 ports 7 and 8* 5. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 10. Audio I/O ports * The bottom USB port su[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denit[...]

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    1-23 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.2 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • DO NOT forget to connect the 8-pin A TX +12V power plug. Otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU [...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-24 3. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration with the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology th[...]

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    1-25 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . 6. TPM co nne ctor (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) sy[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-26 8. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; USB1 1 12; USB1314) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection sp[...]

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    1-27 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. Intel ® Z77 USB 3.0 connectors (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector , you can have a[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-28 1 1. System panel connector (20-8 pin P ANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the [...]

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    1-29 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1 Software support 1.1 1.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 1.1 1.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that com[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M 1-30[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of [...]

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    2-2 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility or a bootable oppy disk. Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-3 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z77-M VER: 0601 DA TE: 02/02/2012 Exit [Enter] Select or Load [T ab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit File Path: fs0: Drive Folder Info fs0: 01/13/1 1 10:23p 4194304 P8Z77-M.CAP ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility v01.04 File Info MODEL: VER: DA TE Help Info 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIO[...]

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    2-4 ASUS P8Z77-M Welcome to FreeDOS (http://www.freedos.org)! C:>d: D:> 3. When the Make Disk menu appears, select the FreeDOS command prompt item by pressing the item number . 4. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press <Enter> to switch the disk from Drive C (optical drive) to Drive D (USB ash drive). Please select boot device: S[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-5 2. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below . Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using BIOS Updater 1. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>. D:>bupdater /pc /g ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2011/12/22] Current ROM Update ROM A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] [...]

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    2-6 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.2 BIOS setup program A BIOS setup program is provided for BIOS item modication. When you start up the computer , the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-T est (POST) to enter the Setup utility . Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-7 Boot Menu(F8) • The boot device options vary depending on the devices you installed to the system. • The Boot Menu(F8) button is available only when the boot device is installed to the system. Exits the BIOS setup program without saving the changes, saves the changes and resets the system, or enters the Advanced [...]

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    2-8 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode . Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the EZ Mode, click Exit , then select ASUS EZ Mode . Menu bar The menu bar [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-9 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker , Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when entering a[...]

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    2-10 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. 2.3.1 System Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version [...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 1 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password it[...]

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    2-12 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.4 Ai T weaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you installed on[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-13 T arget CPU T urbo-Mode Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current CPU turbo-mode speed. T arget DRAM Speed : xxxxMHz Displays the current DRAM speed. 2.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking c[...]

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    2-14 ASUS P8Z77-M iGPU Max. Frequency [Auto] Allows you to congure the iGPU frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. The values range from 1350MHz to 3000MHz with a 50MHz interval. EPU Power Saving Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU power saving function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabl[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-15 2.4.4 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to manually adjust the maximum non-turbo CPU ratio. Use <+> and <-> keys or the numeric keypad to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhan[...]

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    2-16 ASUS P8Z77-M CPU V oltage Frequency [Auto] Frequency switching affects the VRM transient response, and the thermal component. Higher frequency gets quicker transient response. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power Phase Contr[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-17 Offset Mode Sign [+] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Offset Mode]. [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [–] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. CPU Offset V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Offset Mode] and allows you to se[...]

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    2-18 ASUS P8Z77-M Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit CPU Conguration Parameters EFI BIOS Ut[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-19 Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables [...]

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    2-20 ASUS P8Z77-M CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 2.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel(R) Ra[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-21 Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, PCIE, or PCI graphic devices. Conguration options: [Auto] [iGPU] [PCIE][PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] This item selects DVMT 5.0 pre-allocated graphic memory size, used by the internal graphic device. Conguration options:[...]

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    2-22 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following item appears only when you set the HD Audio Controller item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mo[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-23 Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss. [Power Off] The system goes into off state after an AC power loss. [Last State] The system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] [...]

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    2-24 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. CPU T emperature →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1:[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-25 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU / Chassis1/3 Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automa[...]

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    2-26 ASUS P8Z77-M Chassis1/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chassis Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the chassis fan warning speed. Conguration[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-27 Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables the full screen logo display feature. Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS[...]

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    2-28 ASUS P8Z77-M Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the d[...]

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    Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-29 2.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Press [Enter] to launch the ASUS EZ Flash 2 screen. For more details, see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ[...]

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    2-30 ASUS P8Z77-M 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Y ou can access the EZ Mode from the Exit menu. Load Optimized Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you sel[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M A-1 Appendices Appendices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operati[...]

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    A-2 Appendices Appendices VCCI: Japan Compliance Statement VCCI Class B Statement KC: Korea W arning Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communic[...]

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    ASUS P8Z77-M A-3 Appendices EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following appara[...]

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    A-4 Appendices Appendices ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Addr[...]