Asus P8Z77VLEPLUS manual

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ii E8001 Second Edition (V2) December 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[...]

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

iv Contents Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................... 3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode ........................................................................[...]

v 4.3.8 Ai Charger+ ................................................................................. 4-16 4.3.9 USB Charger+ ............................................................................. 4-17 4.3.10 USB 3.0 Boost ............................................................................. 4-19 4.3.1 1 Network iControl ............[...]

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 in st al li ng a nd 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-V LE PLUS specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA1 155 socket for Intel ® 3 rd / 2 nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ 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.[...]

x (continued on the next page) P8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summary Storage Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset: - 2 x Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel[...]

xi P8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS TPU - Auto T uning, T urboV , GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard - ASUS Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use - ASUS USB Charger+ featuring quick-cha[...]

xii P8Z77-V LE PLUS specications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x Optical S/PDIF output port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x RGB port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x eSA T A port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports Internal I/O [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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 har[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity Intel ® Smart Response T echnology boosts overall system performance. It uses 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 c[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 audio I/O jacks an[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-5 Chapter 1 EPU Energy Efciency All Around T ap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through a simple onboard switch or 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 noi[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 Network iControl Real-time Network Bandwidth Control With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover , you can prioritize your favorite software easily by conguring proles through the intuitive user in[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1-7 Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability . 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 [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.6 Other special features LucidLogix Virtu MVP LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ T echnology boosts your discrete 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 gra[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-1 Chapter 2 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 [...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.2.8 Connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview P8Z77-V LE PLUS PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 PCIEX16_3 USB910 USB78 USB56 USB34 USB3_34 PANEL SPDIF_OU[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-3 Chapter 2 Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CHA_F AN1/2/3) 2-25 2. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-27 3. EPU LED (EPU_LED) 2-21 4. EPU switch 2-18 5. TPU switch 2-17 6. TPU LED (TPU_LED) 2-21 7. Intel ® CPU socket 2-4 8. DDR3 DIMM sockets 2-5 9.[...]

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 ® 3 rd / 2 nd Generation Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Pentium ® / Celeron ® Processors. • The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-5 Chapter 2 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory congurations 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. We recommend that you install the [...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2250MHz capability P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200MHz capability P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133MHz capability P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR31866MHz capability P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 4 DIMMs CORSAIR CMT4GX3M [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-9 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V LE PLUS Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333MHz capability V endors Paart No. Size S S / 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 2[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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) 6GB (3 x 2GB) [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-1 1 Chapter 2 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 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT [...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slot[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-13 Chapter 2 2.2.4 Expansion slots 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. P8Z77-V LE PLUS 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot [navy blue] (single at x16 or [...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H Audio Controller – – – – – – shared – EHCI Controller – – – – – – – shared XHCI Controller shared – – – – – – – SA T A Controller – – – shared – – – – PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – ?[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-15 Chapter 2 2.2.5 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup infor[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard switches Onbo ard sw itches allow you to ne-tu ne per form ance w hen wor king o n a bar e or o pen-cas e syst em. This is id eal fo r ov ercloc kers an d game rs who contin ually c hange setting s to e nhance syst em per formanc e. 1. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatib[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-17 Chapter 2 2. TPU (GPU Boost) switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. • T o ensure system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • When the TPU switch is set to Enable , it can be used as a GPU Boost switch. ?[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. EPU switch This switch allows you to enable or disable the EPU function. • The EPU LED near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable . • If you change the switch setting to Enable under the OS environment, the EPU function will be activated after the next system bootup. [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-19 Chapter 2 4. BIOS-FLBK switch The BIOS Flashback buttton offers the most convenient way to update the BIOS. It allows overclockers to update new BIOS versions without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in a USB storage and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is automa[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. Standby Power LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-of f mode. This is a remind er that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-21 Chapter 2 3. BIOS_FLBK LED The BIOS_FLBK LED lights when the BIOS-FLBK function is enabled. 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable . 5. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable . P8Z77-V LE PLUS BIOS Flashback LED FLBK_LED P8Z77-V LE PLUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS EPU Boost LE[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.8 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-V LE PLUS 2-23 Chapter 2 2. 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, and 10 conguration wi[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB 3 ~ 10) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-25 Chapter 2 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. 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 . 6. CPU a[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 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 4.8Gbps 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 fr[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-27 Chapter 2 9. Marvell ® Serial A T A 6.0Gb/s connector (7-pin SA T A6G_E1 [navy blue]) This connector connects to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. • This connector is for data storage only . A T API device is not supported. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 [...]

2-28 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 IDE_LED) Th[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-29 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 LGA1 155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SA T A hard disk drive SA T A optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The [...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.2 CPU installation A B 1 2 The LGA1 156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1 155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1 156 CPU on the LGA1 155 socket.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-31 Chapter 2 A B C 4 5 3[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-33 Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A A[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-35 Chapter 2 2.3.5 Motherboard installation 2 1 The diagrams in this section are for reference only . The motherboard layout may vary with models, but the installation steps remain the same.[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-37 Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 1 OR 2[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector 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 T o install the system panel connector[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.10 Rear panel connection 12 • Due to USB 3.0 controller limitation, USB 3.0 devices can only be used under Windows ® OS environment and after the USB 3.0 driver is installed. • Due to Intel ® limitations, the USB3_12 only support Windows ® 7 operating system. • USB 3.0 devices can be used as data sto[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 ** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – R[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 2-43 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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-V LE PLUS 3-1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS The ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to enable more exible and convenient mouse input. Users can easily navigate the UEFI BIOS with the same smoothness as their operating system. The term “[...]

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-V LE PLUS 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 [...]

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-V LE PLUS 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 syste[...]

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-V LE PLUS 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 [...]

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-V LE PLUS 3-9 Chapter 3 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit. Select [Auto] to apply the CPU default T urbo Ratio setting or manually assign a 3-Core Ratio Limit value that is higher than or equal to the 4-Core Ratio Limit. 1-Core/2-Core Ratio Limit must not be set to [Auto]. 4-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Control The sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . Changing the values in this menu may cause the system to be[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-1 1 Chapter 3 DIGI+ Power Control 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 allow[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Current Capability [100%] Allows you to congure the total power range, and extends the overclocking frequency range simultaneously . Conguration options: [100%] [1 10%] [120%] [130%] [140%] Choose a higher value when overclocking, or under a high CPU loading for extra power support. CPU Power Thermal C[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-13 Chapter 3 DRAM Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Power Phase Control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Optimized] [Extreme]. [Auto] Allows you to set the Auto mode. [Optimized] Allows you to set the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole. [Extreme] Allows you to set the full phase mode. CPU V oltage [Offse[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Black Y ellow Pink Red CPU Manual V oltage 0.800V–1.070V 1.075V–1.120V 1.125V–1.170V 1.175V–1.990V CPU Offset V oltage 0.005V–0.055V 0.060V–0.105V 0.1 10V–0.155V 0.160V–0.635V iGPU Manual V oltage 0.800V–1.070V 1.075V–1.120V 1.125V–1.170V 1.175V–1.990V iGPU Offset V oltage 0.005V–0.055V[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-15 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 T ool Exit CPU Conguration Para[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Scroll down to display the following items: Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. Copy[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-17 Chapter 3 Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection T echnology . [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to [...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. [Auto] Set this item automatically . [Enabled] Enables the C3 report function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or ena[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-19 Chapter 3 Entry After [10 Minutes] This item appears only when you set the Entry on S3 RTC W ake to [Enabled] and allows you to set the RTC wake timer at S3 entry . Conguration options: [Immediately] [1 minute] [2 minutes] [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [30 minutes] [1 hour] [2 hours] Active Page Threshold Suppor[...]

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 T ool Exit Determines how SA TA contro[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-21 Chapter 3 Hot Plug [Disabled] These items appear only when you set the SA T A mode item to [AHCI] or [RAID], and allow you to enable/disable SA T A Hot Plug Support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.5.4 System Agent Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] [Enabled] Allow you to enable remapping the memo[...]

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-V LE PLUS 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.10.1208. 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: [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Marvell Storage Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage Controller . [Disabled] Disables the Marvell storage controller . [Enabled] Enables the Marvell storage controller . Marvell Storage OPROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Marvell Storage OPROM. [Enabled] Enable[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-25 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 [Disable[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enable/Disable UEFI network stack Back Advanced Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network Stack Disable Link Network Stack [Disable Link] Enables or disables the UEFI network stack. Conguration options: [Disable Link] [E[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-27 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxx�C/xxx�F] [xxx�C/xxx�F] 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 1/2/3 Speed [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU Fan Min. Duty Cycle(%) [20] Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum duty cycle. Chassis1/2/3 Q-Fan Control [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis1/2/3 Q-[...]

3-30 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 [Of f]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disab[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-31 Chapter 3 Option ROM Messages [Force BIOS] [Force BIOS] The third-party ROM messages will be forced to display during the boot sequence. [Keep Current] The third-party ROM messages will be displayed only if the third-party manufacturer had set the add-on device to do so. Setup Mode [EZ Mode] [A dv an ce d Mo de ] Sets Adva[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-33 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. Label Allows you to input the label of the setup prole. Save to Prole Allows [...]

3-34 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 LE PLUS 3-35 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 updatin[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 and auto BIOS backup function, check the checkboxs before the two items on the screen. 4. Y ou can decide whether to change the BIOS boot logo, which is t[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-37 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 Ope[...]

3-38 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 LE PLUS 3-39 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 B[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 dr[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 3-41 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 pr[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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). Alway[...]

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 LE PLUS 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 se[...]

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 over lockin g and s ystem level u p. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV E[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-5 Chapter 4 Using Advanced Mode Click on the Advanced Mode tab to adjust the advanced voltage settings. GPU Boost GPU Boost overclocks the integrated iGPU for the best graphics performance. 1. Click on the GPU Boost tab. 2. Adjust the iGPU Max Frequency and iGPU V oltage . 3. Click Y es to make the change takes effect. GPU Bo[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning ASUS T urboV EVO includes two auto tuning 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 is strongly recommended[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-7 Chapter 4 3. T urboV automatically overclocks the CPU, saves BIOS settings and restarts the system. After re-entering Windows, a message appears indicating auto tuning success. Click OK to exit. Using Extreme T uning 1. Click the Auto T uning tab and then click Extreme . 2. Read through the warning messages and click OK to [...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control DIGI+ PowerControl allows you to adjust the VRM voltage and frequency modulation to enhance reliability and stability . It also provides prole settings to achieve the highest power efciency , generating less heat to prolong component lifespan, and minimize power loss. After i[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-9 Chapter 4 Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 1 CPU Power 2 3 6 7 4 5 Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 8 9 Function no. Function description 1 CPU Load-line Calibration It allows you to adjust the voltage settings and control the sy[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Function no. Function description 4 iGPU Load-line Calibration Load-line is dened by Intel VRM specications, and affects the iGPU voltage. The iGPU working voltage decreases proportionally to integrated graphics loading. A higher value can get a higher iGPU voltage, and a good performance, but decrea[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-1 1 Chapter 4 • The actual performance boost may vary depending on your CPU specication. • Do not remove the thermal module. The thermal conditions must be monitored. DRAM Power Function no. Function description 1 DRAM Current Capability A higher value brings a wider total power range and extends the overclocking frequ[...]

4-12 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-V LE PLUS 4-13 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 dif ferent climate conditions i[...]

4-14 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 hea[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-15 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[...]

4-16 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-V LE PLUS 4-17 Chapter 4 The utility cannot detect the devices connected to your computer if the charging mode is enabled. 4.3.9 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 [...]

4-18 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-V LE PLUS 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 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[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-21 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 the PP[...]

4-22 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 LE PLUS 4-23 Chapter 4 Using EZ Prole T o use the EZ Prole: EZ Prole allows you to load, edit, and save your own network program priority prole. Click the EZ Prole tab. The running programs are shown in the network program column. Select the network program, and click to create your prole. Click to save the changes an[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 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,[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-25 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-V LE After you download the BIOS le to your ash drive, you can update the motherboard’s BIOS.[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.13 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 MyLog[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-27 Chapter 4 3. Click on Auto T une to adjust image size compatibility or adjust the resolution bar. 4. Y ou can click on Booting Preview to preview the boot image. Then click Next. 5. Click on Flash to start updating the image to the boot logo. 6. Click on Y es to reboot or you can also see the new logo next time you restart[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.14 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-Detection function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Un[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-29 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 ® Smart Resp[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-31 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, reduced[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-33 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 the remai[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 numb[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-35 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 computer is[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support 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. T ype diskpart and press Enter . 3. At the diskpart prompt, type l[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-37 Chapter 4 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[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 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 re[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-39 Chapter 4 5. Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . 6. Click Install to proceed the installation. 7. Click Y es 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 y[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support 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 setti[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-41 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 Windows ® 64-bit XP / 7 / 64-bit 7 operating systems (OS) before using Serial A T A [...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support 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 t[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-43 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 level to cr[...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support 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 <En[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-45 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 Storage T ec[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-47 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. Pre ss <F6 >, a nd the n i nser t t he op py di sk with RA ID dri ver[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support 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 opp[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 4-49 Chapter 4 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_xxxx&PID_xxxx”, “usbstor” 10. Save and exit the le. Add the same lin[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-1 Chapter 5 5.1 ATI ® CrossFireX™ technology The motherboard supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.1.1 Requirements • In Dual CrossFireX mode, you should have two identical CrossF[...]

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 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. 4. Align and rmly insert the CrossFireX bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connecto[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-3 Chapter 5 5.1.4 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install the device drivers. Ensure that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the A TI ® CrossFireX™ technology . Download the latest driver from the AMD website (www.amd.com). 5.1.5 Enabling the[...]

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.2 NVIDIA ® SLI™ technology The motherboard supports the NVIDIA ® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that allows you to install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation procedures in this section. 5.2.1 Requirements • In SLI mode, you shoul[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-5 Chapter 5 4. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector is rmly in place. 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. 5.2.3 [...]

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize . B2. From the Personalization window , select Display Settings . B3. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings .[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-7 Chapter 5 B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel . B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window appears. Enabling SLI settings From the NVIDIA Control Panel window , select Set SLI Conguration . Click Enable SLI and set the display for viewing SLI rendered content. When done, click Apply [...]

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.3 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 graphic source while t[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-9 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. • Ensure to set the [...]

5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support Chapter 5 5.3.3 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catio[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 5-1 1 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.[...]

5-12 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V LE PLUS 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[...]

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