Asus P8Z77-V LX2 manual

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ii E7821 First Edition V2 October 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 pur[...]

iii Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P8Z77-V LX2 specications summary ..................................................[...]

iv 3.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................................ 3-8 3.5 Advanced menu ....................................................................................... 3-16 3.5.1 CPU Conguration .................................................................... 3-16 3.5.2 PCH Conguratio[...]

v 4.3.1 1 ASUS Update ............................................................................ 4-21 4.3.12 MyLogo2 ................................................................................... 4-22 4.3.13 Audio congurations .................................................................. 4-23 RAID support 5.1 RAID congurations ...[...]

vi Safety information Electrical safety T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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 power c[...]

vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the sw[...]

viii 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 IMPORT ANT : Instr[...]

ix (continued on the next page) P8Z77-V LX2 specications summary CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® processors Supports 32nm and 22nm CPU Supports Intel ® T urbo Boost technology 2.0* • The Intel ® T urbo Boost technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types[...]

x P8Z77-V LX2 specications summary USB Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - Supports AS US USB 3 .0 Boost UASP Mode. - 4 x USB 3.0 /2.0 ports (2 port s at the mid-bo ard and 2 ports at the back panel) - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) • The USB 3 .0 ports only sup port Wi ndows ® 7 or later versions . UASP standa rd [...]

xi Specications are subject to change without notice. P8Z77-V LX2 specications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 3-jack 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additiona[...]

xii Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . • The illustrated items above are for reference only . Actual product specications may vary with different models. User Manual ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 motherboard User Guide Support DVD 2 x S erial [...]

xiii Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA1 155 CPU Intel LGA1 155 CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package.[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-1 Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3, Pentium ® , and Celeron ® Processors This motherboard supports Intel 2nd/3rd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron processors in the LGA1 155 package. It provid[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , an important part of Green ASUS eco-friendly computing, reduces load and wait time, eliminates unecessary hard drive spin thus lowering power usage, and uses an installed SSD (requires 18.6 GB availab[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-3 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 8-channel high denition audio The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output and jack-detect feature that automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into the aud[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling componen[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-5 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.2 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection for more information about rear panel connectors. P8Z77-V LX2 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 USB78 USB56 USB3_34 SPDIF_OUT AAFP CPU_FAN CHA_FAN2 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN Lithium Cell CMOS Power Super I/O ASM 1442 DIGI +V[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page 1. CPU, Chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) 1-23 2. EA TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 4-pin EA TX12V) 1-26 3. Intel ® CPU socket 4. DDR3 DIMM sockets 1-7 5. USB 3.0 co[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-7 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.3 System memory This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 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 m[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-9 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Transcend TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) SS - - 9 1.65V • • P8Z77-V LX2 Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2400MHz capability * The 2400MHz mem[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 P8Z77-V LX2 Motherboard Qualified V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • • COR[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-1 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 P8Z77-V LX2 Motherboard Qualified V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DA TA 3CCD-150 9A EL1 126T - - • • • A-DA TA AD31600E0[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V • • • KINGSTON KVR160[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-13 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • • • Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • • • Crucial BL25664BN13 37.16FF (XMP)[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Micron MT8JTF25664AZ- 1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - • • • Micron MT8JTF25664AZ- 1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - • • • Micron MT16JTF[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-15 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs Micron MT8JTF25664AZ- 1G4D1 2GB SS Micron OJD12D9LGK - - • • • Micron MT8JTF25664AZ- 1G4M1 2GB SS MICRON IJM22 D9PFJ - - • • • Micron MT16JTF25664AZ- 1G4F1 [...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.4 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [blue] (at 16x mode) 3 PCIe 2.0[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-17 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H IGD shared – – – – – – – Audio Controller – – – – – – shared EHCI Controller – – – – – – shared XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – SA T A Controller – – – shared – – – PCIEX[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 T o erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer . 4. [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-19 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 1.2.6 Onboard LED 1. Standby Power LED 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 an[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • These connectors are set to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial A T A RAID set using these connectors, set the SA T A Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Refer to section 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration for details. • Before creating a RAID set, re[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-21 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 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 support[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 4. 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-23 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 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 . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to th[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 7. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) These connectors are 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-25 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 8. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1–4 [blue]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives and optical disc drives via Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 9. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 4-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors complet[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 1-27 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 • 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 system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-[...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 12. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker . The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. P8Z77-V LX2 P8Z77-V LX2 Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER PIN 1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-1 Chapter 2 Basic Installation 2 2.1 Building your PC system 2.1.1 Motherboard installation 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps are the same for all models. 1. Install the I/O Shield to the chassis rear I/O panel.[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports are aligned to the chassis’ rear I/O panel.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-3 Chapter 2 3. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. P8Z77-V LX2[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.2 CPU installation The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket. A B 1 2[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-5 Chapter 2 A B C 4 5 3[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.3 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 2 B B A A 1 3 4[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-7 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.1.4 DIMM installation B A A[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-9 Chapter 2 2.1.5 A TX Power connection 1 2[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.1.6 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-1 1 Chapter 2 2.1.7 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections 2.2.1 Rear I/O connection 3 7 2 1 8 9 4 5 6 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 Mouse port 6. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 3. Intel ® LAN (RJ-45) port* 8. HDMI port 4. Audio I/O ports** 9. PS/2 Keyboard port 5. U[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-13 Chapter 2 * LAN ports LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port Ports Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.2.2 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 2-15 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Basic installation Chapter 2 2.3 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protec[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-1 Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unied Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard- only BIOS controls to enable a more exible and convenient mouse input. Y ou can easily navigate the new UEFI BIO[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2 BIOS setup program Use the BIOS Setup to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS screen include navigation keys and brief onscreen help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup program. Entering BIOS at startup T o enter BIOS Setup at startup: • Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self T est[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, the[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.2 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 Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-5 Chapter 3 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 s[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.3 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. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the syst[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-7 Chapter 3 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 item [...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 T o change a user password: 1. Select the User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the Enter Current Password box, key in the current password, then press <Enter>. 3. From the Create New Password box, key in a new password, then press <Enter>. 4. Conrm the password when prompted. T o cle[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-9 Chapter 3 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 conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. The following i[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Internal PLL Overvoltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Internal PLL Overvoltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]. CPU bus speed : DRAM speed ratio mode [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio mode. [Auto] DRAM speed is set to the optimized settings. [100:133] The CPU bus[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-1 1 Chapter 3 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 to adjust the value. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnol[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DIGI+ VRM CPU Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Load-line is dened by Intel VRM spec and affects CPU voltage. The CPU working voltage will decrease proportionally to CPU loading. Higher value gets a higher voltage and better overclocking performance, but increases the CPU and VRM thermal. This item allows you to a[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-13 Chapter 3 iGPU Load-line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Load-line Calibration. Conguration options: [Auto] [Regular] [High] [Extreme] The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU conguration. iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability . Conguration option[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. [Offset Mode] Allows you to set the Offset voltage. CPU 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-15 Chapter 3 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.185V to 2.135V with a 0.005V interval. According to Intel CPU spec, DIMMs with voltage requirement over 1.65V may damage the CPU permanently . We recommend you install the DIMMs with the voltage requirement below 1.65V . • The values o[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related inf[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-17 Chapter 3 Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to choose the number of CPU cores to activate in each processor package. Conguration options: [All] [[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Management Conguration CPU Ratio [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the BCLK Frequency . Use <+> and <-> keys to adjust the ratio. The valid value ranges vary according to your CPU model. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable o[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.2 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 Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology .Con?[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE Mode] Set to [IDE Mode] when you want to use the Serial A T A hard disk drives as Parallel A T A physical storage devices. [AHCI Mode] Set to [AHCI Mode] when you want the SA T A hard disk drives to use the AHCI (Advanced Host Control[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-21 Chapter 3 Graphics Conguration Primary Display [Auto] Allows you to select a primary display from IGFX, PEG, or PCI graphic devices, or select SG for switchable GFX. Conguration options: [Auto] [IGFX] [PEG] [PCI] iGPU Memory [64M] Allows you to set the iGPU memory size. Conguration options: [32M] [64M] [96M] [128M] ~ [...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disabled] The USB devices can be used only for the BIOS setup program. [Auto] Allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at sta rtup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-23 Chapter 3 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. The following two items appear 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) mode to legacy AC’97 [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 [Disabl[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-25 Chapter 3 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 Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. CPU Fan Speed Low Limit [600 RPM] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the CPU fan warning speed. Conguration options[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-27 Chapter 3 Chassis 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[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. 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] Disabl[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-29 Chapter 3 USB Support [Partial Initial] [Disabled] All USB devices will not be available until after OS boot. [Full Initial] All USB devices will be available in OS and during POST . [Partial Initial] Specic USB port/device will not be available before OS boot. PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Support [Enabled] [Auto] Automatic con?[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Boot Option Priorities These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. • T o select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS Logo appears. ?[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-31 Chapter 3 3.8 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. ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select [...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.9 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-33 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating 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 BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updating ma[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. From the ASUS Update screen, select Update BIOS from Internet , and then click Next . 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function and auto BIOS backup fu[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-35 Chapter 3 • The screenshots in this section are for reference only . The actual BIOS information vary by models. • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software conguration. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le:[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility . Before you start using this utility , download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www .asus.com. T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert th[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-37 Chapter 3 • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only . • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load O[...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The succeeding utility screens are for reference only . The actu[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 3-39 Chapter 3 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). Updating the [...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 4. Select Y es and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater . Restart your computer . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-1 Chapter 4 Software support 4 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system • This motherboard supports Windows ® 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). T [...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software manuals. The software manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the ?[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-3 Chapter 4 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 AI Suite II AI Suite II is an all-in-one interface that integrates severa[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO includes T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages such as Auto T uning that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system boost performance. T o launch AI Suite II, click T ool > T urboV EVO on the AI Suite II main menu bar .[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars Click to restore all startup settings Undoes all the changes Applies all the changes immediately[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU ratio. • The rst time you use CPU Ratio, go to AI T weaker > CPU Power Management in BIOS and set the T urbo Ratio item to [Maximum T urbo Ratio setting in OS] . • Set the CPU Ratio Setting item in BIOS to [Auto] before using the CPU Ratio function i[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-7 Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO provides you with a Fast T uning mode. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • We recommend that you set up a better thermal environment to prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard. Fast T uning : fast CPU/iGPU overclocking Using F[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 3. After the system restarts, a message appears indicating that auto-tuning is successful. Click OK to exit.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-9 Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ASUS DIGI+ VRM allows you to adjust VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides the highest power efciency while generating less heat to prolong component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD,[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions should be monitored. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. Items Function d[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-1 1 Chapter 4 • Select From EPU Installation to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you installed EPU. • *Select From the Last Reset to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Clear button . • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed so[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www .asus.com for detailed software conguration. 4.3.5 F AN Xpert+ Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditi[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.6 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operat[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 Sensor Recorder Sensor Recorder monitors the changes in the system voltage, temperature, and fan speed on a timeline. The History Record function allows you to designate specic time spans on record to keep track of the three system statuses for certain purposes. Launching Sensor Recorder T o launc[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-15 Chapter 4 Click on Monitor > Sensor on the AI Suite II main menu bar and a highlight of the system statuses will appear on the right panel. 4. T o track the recorded contents, set T ype/ Date/ Select display items to display the history details.[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) and automatically increases a USB 3.0 device’s transfer speed up to 170%. Launching USB 3.0 Boost T o launch USB 3.0 Boost, click T ool > USB 3.0 Boost on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Conguring USB 3.0 B[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.9 Ai Charger Ai Charger is a unique software that allows you to quickly charge your Apple devices such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad on your ASUS computer’s USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 port. • There is no settings screen for the Ai Charger. After installation on your computer, the Ai Charger icon will appear on the Win[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 Network iControl • Ensure to install the LAN drivers before using this function. • Network iControl is only supported under Windows 7 and can only support the onboard LAN. ASUS Network iControl, a one-stop setup network control center that gives you the EZ Start, Quick Connection, and EZ Prol[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-19 Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Configuring the PPPoE connection settings Before enabling the Network iControl’s Quick Connection functions, you must congure the PPPoE connection settings T o congure the PPPoE settings: 1. Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center . 2. Right-click the PPP[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Conguring the Quick Connection T o congure the auto-PPPoE connection: Click the Quick Connection tab. T ick Automatically connect online anytime option, then select the connection name in the Connection Name dropdown box. Click Apply to enable PPPoE automatic network connection. Y ou can also enable [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-21 Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 ASUS Update ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. Launching ASUS Update T o launch ASUS Update, click Update > ASUS Update on the AI Suite II main menu bar . Usi ng ASUS Update Select any of these options to update the BIOS: •[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 MyLogo2 MyLogo2 allows you to customize the boot logo, which is the image that appears on the screen during the Power On Self T ests (POST). Launching ASUS Update T o launch MyLogo2, click Update > MyLogo on the AI Suite II main menu bar. Using MyLogo Select the option that you want to use to upd[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 4-23 Chapter 4 5. Click Flash to update the boot logo. 6. When prompted, click Y es to reboot the system. Y ou will see the new boot logo the next time you start up the system. Ensure to enable the Full Screen Logo in BIOS to use this feature. 4.3.13 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capabili[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows ® XP • Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www. asus.com for detailed software conguration. • Due to Intel ® Z77 platform d[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 5-1 Chapter 5 RAID support 5 5.1 RAID congurations The motherboard supports the following SA T A RAID solutions: • Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 and RAID 5 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. The Serial A T A[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.1.2 Installing Serial A T A hard disks The motherboard supports Serial A T A hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for a RAID conguration: 1. Install the SA T A hard disks int[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o enter the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility: 1. Turn on the system. 2. During POST , press <Ctrl> + <I> to display the utility main menu. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus a[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Creating a RAID set T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press the up/down arrow key to select a RAID l[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 5-5 Chapter 5 5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only),and then press <Enter>. The[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears: 2. Use the up/down arrow key to[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 5-7 Chapter 5 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Storage T echnology Option ROM utility T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 5. Exit , and then press <Enter>. The following warning message appears: A re y ou s ur e yo u wa nt t o [...]

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows ® operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. • The motherboard does not provide a oppy drive connector . Y ou have to use a USB oppy disk drive when creating a SA[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 5-9 Chapter 5 5.2.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows ® OS installation T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6>, and then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the[...]

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5 5.2.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive Due to OS limitation, Windows ® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk drive when you install the RAID driver from a oppy disk during the OS installation. T o solve this issue, add the USB oppy disk drive’s V endor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID) to the ?[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 5-1 1 Chapter 5 Add the same line to both sections. The VID and PID vary with different vendors. 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. T ype the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxx[...]

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID congurations Chapter 5[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 6-1 Chapter 6 Intel ® technologies 6 6.1 Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies This document details the overview of the installation and conguration procedures of the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies. Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies: [...]

6-2 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB Intel ® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid Start Separate 20GB and 2GB partition (SSD size > 22GB) Separate 20GB[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 6-3 Chapter 6 6.1.2 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min. 20GB available) as a cache for frequently accessed operations, speeding up hard drive/main memory interaction. Key benets are expedited hard drive speeds, reduced load[...]

6-4 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 3. Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching. • If you want to restore [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 6-5 Chapter 6 3. Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . 4. If your SSD is not initialized and unformatted: a. Right click the disk that you want to create the partition, and select Initialize . b. Right click the unallocated volume, select New Simple V olume , and follow the remaining [...]

6-6 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. T ype diskpart and press Enter . 8. In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKP ART , and press Enter . Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select disk x (x = disk [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 6-7 Chapter 6 12. T ype set id=84 override , press Enter , and wait for the “shrinking process” until the Disk Management utility identies a new partition called Hibernation Partition . 13. Reboot the system after creating the partition. The partition for Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is incomplete if the computer is not [...]

6-8 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 Recovering the partition This procedure allows you to delete the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology from your system, and recover the partition you made for the Intel Rapid ® Start T echnology installation. 1. Run the Command Prompt tool. 2. T ype diskpart and press Enter . 3. At the diskpart prompt, ty[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 6-9 Chapter 6 5. T ype list partition , press Enter , and select the partition where the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is installed by typing select partition x (x = number), and press Enter . 6. T ype delete partition override , and press Enter . The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition. 7. In the desktop, click Star[...]

6-10 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 10. Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. 1 1. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. 12. Reboot the system after deleting the partition. 13. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 6-1 1 Chapter 6 5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Yes to restart your system, and for the newly installed Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology to take effect. Using the Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology • Before the system goes to sleep mode, ensure to keep your [...]

6-12 Chapter 6: Intel ® technologies Chapter 6 3. T o disable the updating function, click Disable Updating . Clicking this button automatically disables the conguration in the Advanced tab. T o reset to defaults, click Reset All to Defaults . 4. In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving. This [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 7-1 Chapter 7 Multiple GPU support 7 7.1 AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the AMD ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 7.1.1 Requirements In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two id[...]

Chapter 7: Multiple GPU support 7-2 Chapter 7 7.1.3 Installing two CrossFireX™ graphics cards The following pictures are for reference only . The graphics cards and the motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same. 1. Prepare two CrossFireX-ready graphics cards. 2. Insert the two graphics card into the PCIEX[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 7-3 Chapter 7 5. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics cards separately . 6. Connect a VGA or a DVI cable to the graphics card. 7.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your [...]

Chapter 7: Multiple GPU support 7-4 Chapter 7 1 Enabling Dual CrossFireX technology 1. In the Catalyst Control Center window, click Performance > AMD CrossFireX TM . 2. Select Enable CrossFireX TM . 3. Select a GPU combination from the drop-down list. 4. Click Apply to save and activate the GPU settings made. 2 3 4[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 A-1 Appendices Notices 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 operation. Thi[...]

A-2 Appendices IC: Canadian Compliance Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specications. This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Opera[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 A-3 REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr .asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to ena[...]

A-4 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) Address 800 Co[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LX2 A-5 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont , CA 94539. Phone/Fax No: (510)739-3777/(510)608-4555 hereby declares that the product Product Name : Motherboard Model Number : P8Z77-V LX2 Conforms to the following specifications[...]

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