Asus P8Z77-I manual

Motherboard P8Z77-I DELUXE[...]

ii E7098 First Edition April 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 purchase[...]

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

iv Contents 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-45 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-45 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ................................................................................[...]

v 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................................. 4-8 4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-10 4.3.5 F AN Xpert .................................................................................. 4-1 1 4.3.6 Probe II .................[...]

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[...]

vii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n i ns ta ll in g an d co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. 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.[...]

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. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italic s Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must pres[...]

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

x USB Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel (blue) Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel) ASMedia ® USB 3.0 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.[...]

xi P8Z77-I DELUXE specications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision T weaker 2: - vCore: 191-step Vcore voltage control - iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control - vCCSA: 191-step System Agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 188-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 8-step Chipset voltage control at 0.050v increment - vCPU_PLL: 2-step C[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8Z77-I DELUXE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors This motherboard supports the Intel ® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium ® /Celeron ® processors in the LGA1 155 package, with iGPU, me[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance by using an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benets include reduced load and wait times, and lower power co[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 EPU Energy Efciency All Around T ap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility . Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends c[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-5 Chapter 1 USB 3.0 Boost Faster USB 3.0 T ransmission with UASP New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology , a USB device’s transmission speed is signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 tra[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of usefu[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 1-7 Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ T echnology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 30% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel ® processor graphics and Windows ® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 DTS Connect Expand Y our PC Audio Experience T o get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-1 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 components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal obj[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.12 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout P8Z77-I DELUXE PCIEX16 DIGI +VRM TPU ASM 1042 ASM 1442 F_PANEL AAFP EATXPWR CHA_FAN CON123 CON3 CON21 CON22 CPU_[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN,4-pin CHA_F AN) 2-24 2. LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 3. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 4. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-25 5. TPU switch 2-17 6. Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 2-25 7. System panel connect[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.2 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. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline 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. P8Z77-I DELUXE P8Z77-I DELUXE 240-pin [...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory fr[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard; however , the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' beha[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(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 DIMMs Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • • CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-9 Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM A-DA TA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DAT A 3CCD-1509A EL1 126T - - • • A-DA TA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Super T alent WA160UX6G9 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • • Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GBx2) DS [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs GEIL GV32GB1333C9DC 2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • • GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS Micron 9GF27D9KPT - - • • Century PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A1 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual- channel memory con?[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slot Ensure to 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 3.0/2.0 x16 slot (x16) P8Z77-I DELUXE 1 • The PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel ® 3rd [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-15 Chapter 2 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 – – – – – – [...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-17 Chapter 2 2. TPU switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. • The TPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable . Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location of the TPU LED. • If you change the switch set[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable . P8Z77-I DELUXE TPU_LED P8Z77-I DELUXE TPU Boost LED 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. Onboard 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 re[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-19 Chapter 2 3. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. P8Z77-I DELUXE P8Z77-I DELUXE FLBK LED FLBK_LED 4. DRAM LED DRAM LED checks the DRAM in sequence during motherboard booting process. If an error is found, the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is s[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-21 Chapter 2 2. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_1/2 [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, and 10 conguration with [...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 5Gbps 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 front [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-23 Chapter 2 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately . P8Z77-[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CHA_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 . • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power . • Th[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-25 Chapter 2 9. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR; 8-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 completely t. P8Z77-I DELUXE P8Z77-I DELUXE A [...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 • 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-pin +HDLED) Thi[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-27 Chapter 2 2.2.8 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time 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 informa[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3 Building your computer system 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1 155 CPU Intel LGA 1 155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (op[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-29 Chapter 2 1 2 3 2.3.2 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[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5 4 A B C[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-31 Chapter 2 2.3.3 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[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-33 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation T o install the P8Z77-I DELUXE into a chassis: 1. Locate and remove the two screws near the Vcore card on the motherboard using a screw driver .. The screws secure the heatsink to the V ore card. 2. Place the motherboard into the chassis, ensuring that its rear I/O ports [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-35 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. P8Z77-I DELUXE[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection 2 OR 1[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector T o install front panel Connector (or Q-Cable) USB 2.0 AAFP T o install USB 2.0 Connector T o install front panel audio connector USB 3.0 T o install USB 3.0 Connector[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1. Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. 2. If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns into a sta[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 1-4 8. Clear CMOS button 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. External SA T A ports 1 and 2 3. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card (Wi-Fi 802.1 1 and Bluetooth v4.0/30.+HS)* 10. Asmedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 UASP Mode 4. Intel ® LAN (RJ-45) port*[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 *** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration ** LAN ports LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port 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 • Pr[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-43 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 2-45 Chapter 2 2.4 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure 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 protector . 5.[...]

2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 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. Users can easily na[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-3 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 o[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 enterin[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-5 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 system[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker 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 y[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. [X.M.P .] [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-9 Chapter 3 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 speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:133. [100:100] The CPU bus speed to DRAM speed ratio is set to 100:100. Memory Frequency [Auto][...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM COMMAND Mode [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] [2 DRAM Clock] [3 DRAM Clock] Secondary Timings DRAM RAS# to RAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM REF Cycle T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [51 1 DRAM Clock] D[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 tRR (DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock] tRRSR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] tWW (DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM Clock] tWW (DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clock] – [8 DRAM [...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Management The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the CPU ratio and features. CPU Ratio [Auto] Al low s yo u t o m anu all y adj ust the ma xim um n on- tur bo CPU r ati o. U se <+> an d <- > k eys to ad jus t th e v alu e. The va lid va lue ran ges va ry ac cor ding to yo ur CPU mod e[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-13 Chapter 3 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 [...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 iGPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to set the iGPU Current Capability . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] DO NOT remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you t[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-15 Chapter 3 White Y ellow Pink Red CPU Manual V oltage 0.8V–1.04V 1.045V–1.09V 1.095V–1.14V 1.145V–1.99V CPU Offset V oltage 0.005V–0.05V 0.055V–0.1V 0.105V–0.15V 0.155V–0.635V DRAM V oltage 1.2V–1.575V 1.58V–1.65V 1.655V–1.725V 1.73V–2.135V VCCSA V oltage 0.61V–0.97V 0.975V–1.015V 1.02V–1.06V 1.[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 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 Tool Exit CPU Conguration Para[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-17 Chapter 3 3.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its clock speed to cool down.[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel ® Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously ,[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-19 Chapter 3 3.5.2 PCH Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Enabled/Disabled the High Precision Event Timer . Back Advanced PCH Conguration > EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode PCH Conguration High Precision Timer Enabled > Intel(R) Rapid Start T echnology > Intel(R) Smart Connect T ech[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.3 SA T A Conguration Whil e ente ring Se tup, t he BIOS autom atical ly d etects the pr esence of SA T A dev ices. The S A T A Port items show N ot Pre sent if no SA T A device is in stalled to th e corre spondi ng SA T A port . Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Determines how SA TA control[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable remapping the memory above 4GB. [Enabled] Enables the function. [Disabled] Disables this function. Graphics Conguration Allows you to select a primary display from iGPU, and PCIe graphical devices. Primary Display [Auto] Allow[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. The USB Devices item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). [Disa[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous V alues F3: Shortcut F5: Op[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled] This item appears only wh[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-25 Chapter 3 3.5.7 APM Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit Allow BIOS to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Back Advanced APM > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode ErP Ready Disabled Restore AC Power Loss Power[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.6 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 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-27 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 [200 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: [...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 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 options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM] [600 RPM] Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only w[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-29 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] Disables[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Advanced Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. [EZ Mode] Sets EZ Mode as the default screen for entering the BIOS setup program. UEFI/Legacy Boot [Enable both UEFI and Legacy] [E na bl e bo th U EF I an d Le ga cy] Enables both UEFI and Le[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-31 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools 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. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Be used to update BIOS UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We rec ommend that you up date the BIO S le o nly com ing from th e sa me memor y/CPU con guratio n an d BIOS v ersion. Save to Prole Allows you to save the current BIOS settings to the BIOS Flash, a[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-33 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 me[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 updati[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-35 Chapter 3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc. If you want to enable the BIOS downgradable function, check the checkbox before the item. BIOS Version 0231 What’s new in this version 1. Beta 0231 0231 02/28/2012 4. Y ou can decide whether to change the BI[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 2. Locate the BIOS le from the Op[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-37 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 the [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash drive that contains the [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 3-39 Chapter 3 Booting the system in DOS environment 1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the USB port. 2. Boot your computer . When the ASUS Logo appears, press <F8> to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu . Insert the support DVD into the optical drive and select the optical driv[...]

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-I DELUXE 4-1 Chapter 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 ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS). Always [...]

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-I DELUXE 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 sev[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch TurboV EVO b[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. Advanced mode Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying Click to restore all start-up settings Current values T arget values V oltage Adjustment bars CPU Ratio Allows you to manually adjust the CPU [...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning / GPU Boost ASUS T urboV EVO includes two auto tuning / GPU Boost modes, providing the most exible auto-tuning options. • The overclocking result varies with the CPU model and the system conguration. • T o prevent overheating from damaging the motherboard, a better thermal environment[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-7 Chapter 4 3. TurboV automatically overclocks the CPU and memory and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating the current overclocking result. T o keep the result, click Stop . 4. If you did not click Stop in the previous step, T urboV automatically starts further system overclocking and st[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support 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 , generating less heat to longer component lifespan and minimize power loss. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard suppor[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-9 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 descriptio[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.4 EPU EPU is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides several modes that you can select to save system power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Y ou can also customize each mode by co[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-1 1 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 conditions in d[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 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 he[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-13 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 After installing [...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 Ai Charger+ Battery Charging V ersion 1.1 (BC 1.1), a USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) certied USB charging function, is designed to make USB charging faster than the standard USB devices. If your USB device supports the BC 1.1 function*, when you connect your USB device to your system, the system [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost The ASUS exclusive USB 3.0 Boost provides speed boost for USB 3.0 devices and the up-to-date support of USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP). With USB 3.0 Boost, you can accelerate the transfer speed of your USB 3.0 devices with ease. Launching USB 3.0 Boost After installing AI Suite II from the m[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.10 Wi-Fi GO! Wi-Fi GO! allows you to wirelessly stream media les to DLNA devices, remotely control and access your computer using your mobile device, and easily transfer les between your computer and mobile device. Install the Wi-Fi GO! card and the driver before using this feature. Wi-Fi GO! is [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-17 Chapter 4 Wi-Fi GO! Remote Install the Wi-Fi GO! Remote application on your mobile device to use Wi-Fi GO!’s remote control functions. Wi-Fi GO! supports iOS 3.2/Android 2.3 mobile devices or later versions. For iOS devices, download the Wi-Fi GO! Remote from iT unes store. For Android devices, download the Wi-Fi GO! Remo[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T ap ON to enable Smart Motion Control , File Transfer and Capture and Send . The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system. • • Wi-Fi GO! menu Wi-Fi GO! Remote menu Screen type Low Density (120, ldpi) Medium Density ([...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-19 Chapter 4 Using the DLNA Media Hub From the main screen, click DLNA Media Hub . Click to select a device as your receiver . 1. 2. DLNA Media Hub DLNA Media Hub allows you to stream your multimedia les to your DLNA-supported device and remotely control playback using your mobile device or your computer . Click to select m[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the library: T ick Library . Click to add or delete music les. 1. 2. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . Click OK . 3. 4. T o edit the music playlist: T ick Playlist . Click . 1. 2. T ick to select or deselect the music l[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-21 Chapter 4 T o edit the video library: T ick Library . Click to add or delete video les. 1. 2. Click Add and locate the le from the directory . T o delete, tick the selected le and click Delete . Click OK . 3. 4. T o edit the video playlist: T ick Playlist . Click . 1. 2. T o play a video le: Click Video tab. T i[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 T o edit the image playlist: T ick Playlist . Click . 1. 2. T o view images: Click Photo tab. T ick Library to view the image les from your local computer . Tick Playlist to view the image les saved in your prole. An image slideshow plays when pressing . 1. 2. T o edit the image library: T ick Lib[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-23 Chapter 4 Remote Desktop Remote Desktop allows you to view your computer ’s desktop and remotely operate your computer in real- time from your mobile device. Using the Remote Desktop From the main screen, click Remote Desktop . Select a suitable codec Auto , Image optimization , or Speed optimization for your mobile devic[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using the Remote Desktop via Wi-Fi GO! Remote When the Remote Desktop is enabled, the mobile device shows the contents of your desktop. The Wi-Fi GO! Remote’s user interface shown above is for reference only and may vary with the mobile device’s operating system.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-25 Chapter 4 Remote Keyboard and Mouse Allows you to use your mobile device’s touch panel as a remote keyboard and mouse for your computer . Mouse tap area Tick to hold left click function T ap to customize mouse settings T ap to left click T ap to right click T ap to scroll up or down Control keys Mouse settings T ap and dr[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Smart Motion Control Allows you to customize your motions in your computer to launch an application or function using your remote-enabled mobile device. From the dropdown lists of the Action elds , , , in the Movement tab, select the function that you want to correspond with the action. Click Apply &[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-27 Chapter 4 File T ransfer Allows you to transfer les wirelessly between your computer and mobile device. Ensure to turn ON the File T ransfer function in your mobile device. Click to go back to main menu Click to browse a le for wireless transfer Application help Android mobile devices can send and receive les. iOS [...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Securing your computer for Wi-Fi GO! Remote functions Wi-Fi GO! Settings allows you to create a password for your computer . T o create a password: Click in the main menu. T ick Use Password and key in your password. Click Apply . 1. 2. 3. Click to go back to main menu Click to apply settings made Tick to [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-29 Chapter 4 The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. 4.3.1 1 USB Charger+ This utility allows you to fast-charge your portable USB devices even if your PC is off, in Sleep Mode, or Hibernate Mode. Launching the USB Charger+ T o launch this utility , open the AI Suite II[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Setting up the charging function When a portable device is connected to the USB port of the PC, the USB Charger+ automatically detects the kind of your device. Charging the device Click to fast-charge your device. Disabling the charging function Click to stop charging your device. Click to stop fast-chargi[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-31 Chapter 4 4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This utility allows you to check and save the latest BIOS version to a USB storage device. With ASUS USB BIOS Flashback hardware feature, the system BIOS is conveniently updated without booting your system. Scheduling the latest BIOS download In the Download Setting eld, tick Sc[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 After the utility detects a new BIOS rmware, save the BIOS rmware by clicking from the Save to eld, select the USB ashdrive, and click Download . After the download is complete, click OK . 1. 2. P8Z77-I DELUXE P8Z77ID.CAP 0231 02/28/2012 0231 02/28/2012 0231 02/28/2012 P8Z77-I DELUXE 0231 02/28[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-33 Chapter 4 4.3.13 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le functi[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Using Quick Connection Conguring 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: Right-click in the taskbar , and select Open Network and Sharing Center . . Right-click[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-35 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 the No D[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.14 ASUS Update ASUS Update lays out the options for updating BIOS on your system. Update BIOS utility on your system or simply save the utility for later use just by following the directions on this convenient updating feature. Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard sup[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-37 Chapter 4 4.3.15 MyLogo2 This MyLogo utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-T ests (POST). Personalize your computer from the very beginning! Launching ASUS Update After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch MyLogo by cli[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 2. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 3. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 4. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo. 5. Click on Y es to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-39 Chapter 4 4.3.16 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Au[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 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: Intel ® Sma[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-41 Chapter 4 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 and 4GB par[...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.2 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, [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-43 Chapter 4 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 the OS, go to[...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 th[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-45 Chapter 4 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. 7. Type 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 number), and [...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 comp[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-47 Chapter 4 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. Type diskpart and press Enter . 3. At the diskpart prompt, type list disk [...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 5. Type 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. Type delete partition override , and press Enter . The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition. 7. In the desktop, [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-49 Chapter 4 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 > to remove the[...]

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-51 Chapter 4 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 setting only [...]

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5 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 RA[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-53 Chapter 4 4.5.2 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 into the drive[...]

4-54 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 leve[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-55 Chapter 4 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>.[...]

4-56 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution 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: Exiting the Intel ® Rapid Stora[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-57 Chapter 4 4.6 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 T A RAID d[...]

4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.6.3 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. P ress <F 6> , an d th en inse rt t he o ppy disk wi th RAI D d[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 4-59 Chapter 4 4.6.4 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 oppy disk c[...]

4-60 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 8. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer] sections in the txtsetup.oem le. 9. Type the following line to the bottom of the two sections: id = “USBVID_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the sa[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 5-1 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 5.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP allows your computer ’s VGA output and discrete graphic cards to perform better , respond faster and process media les smoother within a low power environment. Its GPU virtualization assigns tasks to the best available gra[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 i-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in i-Mode, the display must be connected to the onboard video output. Ensure to set the Primary Display to iGPU in BIOS to activate i-Mode support. d-Mode T o use LucidLogix Virtu MVP in d-Mode, the display must be connected to the installed graphics card. [...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 5-3 Chapter 5 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP Launch the Virtu MVP Control Panel to allow you to congure the main features, adjust the performance settings and select applications for graphical virtualization. T o open the control panel, right-click LucidLogix Virtu MVP icon in the notication area and select Open Virtu M[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 Click to turn Hyperformance® ON or OFF Click to turn Virtual Vsync ON or OFF Performance Allows you to turn ON/OFF the Hyperformance ® or Virtual Vsync function.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 5-5 Chapter 5 See the descriptions of these columns below: D column allows you to run applications with the discrete graphic card. Select D to enable 3D graphical performance for that application. I column allows to run applications with iGPU. Select I for applications with media extensive performance. H column allows you to run[...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE 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 [...]

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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE A-3 Appendices RF Equipment Notices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF Exposure Requirement 1999/519/EC, Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic elds (0–300 GHz). This wireless device complies with the R&TTE[...]

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) Add[...]

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE A-5 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[...]

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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 Corporate W ay , [...]

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 apparatus: Product name : Motherbo[...]