Asus P8Z77-V manual

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ii E7074 First Edition February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purch[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ...............................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ......................................................................[...]

v 4.3.6 Sensor Recorder ....................................................................... 4-14 4.3.7 USB 3.0 Boost........................................................................... 4-15 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 4-16 4.3.9 ASUS Update ....................................[...]

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

x Storage Intel ® Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - Supports Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology , Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology* ASMedia ® PCIe SA T A 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SA T A 6Gb/s [...]

xi (continues on the next page) P8Z77-V specications summary ASUS unique features DRAM Power - Industry leading Digital 2-phase DRAM Power Design - ASUS DRAM Power Utility ASUS EPU - EPU, EPU switch ASUS TPU - Auto T uning, TurboV , GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Wi-Fi GO!: - Wi-Fi GO! Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, [...]

xii P8Z77-V specications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Precision T weaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.005V increment - vCCIO: Adjustable I/O voltage at 0.00625V increment - vCCSA: 144-step system agent voltage control - vDRAM Bus: 160-step Memory voltage control - vPCH: 90-step Chipset voltage control - iGPU: 255-step [...]

xiii *Specications are subject to change without notice. BIOS features 64 M b Flash ROM , UEFI AMI BI OS, PnP , DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2. 0a, Mul ti-l anguage BIO S, ASUS E Z Fl ash 2, ASUS CrashF ree BIOS 3, F12 Pri ntScree n, F 3 Short cut Function and ASUS D RAM SPD (Seria l Pr esence Dete ct) memo ry info rmation Manageability WfM[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V 1-1 Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P8Z77-V 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 package with [...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V 1-3 Chapter 1 Intel ® Smart Response T echnology 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 consumption through the elimination o[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (T urboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 1-5 Chapter 1 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features Wi-Fi GO! ASUS Wi-Fi GO! makes enjoying home entertainment easier than ever! Exclusive Wi-Fi functions provide DLNA streaming so you can enjoy a home theater PC, while also providing remote access to your PC with a smart device. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the market by integrating Wi-Fi connectivit[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 USB BIOS Flashback A truly revolutionary hardware-based update solution. USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way ever to update the BIOS! It allows users to update new UEFI BIOS versions even without hardware such as a CPU or DRAM installed into the motherboard. Just plug in a USB ash drive[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 1-7 Chapter 1 ASUS Fan Xpert 2- Featuring Fan Auto T uning for the Ultimate Cool and Quiet Hardware-level ASUS Fan Xpert 2 provides the most customizable settings for an even cooler and quieter computing environment. Upgraded with Fan Auto T uning mode, it enables tailored fan speed settings for each CPU and chassis fan with exclusive [...]

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 1-9 Chapter 1 DTS Connect 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 sound. Consumers can then connect their PC to a home[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V 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 object, su[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-26 2. LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CPU_OPT , 4-pin CHA_F AN 1-3) 2-25 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 5. MemOK! switch 2-14 6. Intel ® Z77 USB 3.0 connector (USB3_34) 2-23 [...]

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 CPU on[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Install one memory module in slot A2 rst[...]

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-V 2-7 Chapter 2 DDR3 2200 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2133 (O.C.) MHz capability DDR3 2000 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB (4x 2GB) SS - - 10-12-10-30 1.65 • • • G.Skill F3-19200CL9Q-16GBZMD(XMP) 16GB (4x 4GB) [...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1866 MHz capability DDR3 1800 MHz capability DDR3 1600 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U1866GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-1 1-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DA TA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-9 Chapter 2 DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB (2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65 • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 DDR3 1333 MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DA T A 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.25~1.35 • • • A-DA TA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB D[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-1 1 Chapter 2 V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM Transcend TS512MLK64V3N (574831) 4GB DS Micron D9LGK 9 - • • • ACTICA ACT1GHU64B8F1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • • ACTICA ACT1GHU72C8G1333S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F(ECC) - - • • [...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Slot No. Slot Description 1 PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot 2 PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode) 3 PCIe 2.0 x1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-13 Chapter 2 • PCIe 3.0 support depends on CPU type and requires PCIe 3.0 VGA card. • In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot (navy blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ or SLI™ mode, use the PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 and PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slots for PCI Express x16 [...]

2-14 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-V 2-15 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 (O2LED1) 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 s[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. EPU switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. • The EPU LED (O2LED2) near the EPU switch lights when the switch setting is turned to Enable . Refer to section 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs for the exact location o[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-17 Chapter 2 2.2.6 Onboard LEDs 1. POST State LEDs The POST State LEDs of CPU, DRAM, VGA card, and HDD indicate key components status during POST (Power-on Self T est). If an error is found , the LED next to the error device will continue lighting until the problem is solved. This user-friendly design provides an intuitional way to l[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. TPU LED The TPU LED lights when the TPU switch is turned to Enable . 4. EPU LED The EPU LED lights when the EPU switch is turned to Enable .[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-19 Chapter 2 2.2.7 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 information su[...]

2-20 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 2-21 Chapter 2 2. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A3G_3–6 [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 the I[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 3. Asmedia ® Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_E1/E2 [navy blue]) 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. • The SA T A6G_E1/E2 (navy blue) connectors are for data drives only . A T API device is not supported. • Y o[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-23 Chapter 2 4. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_12) This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies with the USB 3.0 specicaton that supports up to 480 MBps connection speed. If the USB 3.0 front panel cable is available from your system chassis, with this USB 3.0 connector , you can have a front panel USB 3.0 so[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Y ou can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Never connect a 13 94 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6. USB 2.0 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-25 Chapter 2 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ;4-pin CHA_FAN1-3) Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector . • The CPU_F AN connector supports the CPU fan of maximum 1A (12 W) fan power . • All[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-den[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-27 Chapter 2 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.2 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EA TX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a highe[...]

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 2-29 Chapter 2 1 1. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately . 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connecto[...]

2-30 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-V 2-31 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[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 5 6 4 A B C[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-33 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[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-35 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-37 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-39 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector IDE_LED POWER SW RESET SW IDE_LED- IDE_LED+ PWR Reset Ground Ground 1 2 T o install ASUS Q-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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-41 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expension Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards T o install PCI cards[...]

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback USB BIOS Flashback offers the most convenient way to ash the BIOS. It allows overclockers to try new BIOS versions easily without having to enter their existing BIOS or operating system. Just plug in USB storage and push the dedicated button for 3 seconds, and the BIOS is a[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-43 Chapter 2 2.3.1 1 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 2. ASUS Wireless Module (Wi-Fi 802.1 1)* 8. HDMI port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 9. DisplayPort 4. VGA port 10. DVI-D port 5. Intel ® LAN (RJ-45) port 1 1. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 (UASP support under Windows 8) 6[...]

2-44 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 – Rear[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-45 Chapter 2 **T roubleshooting on monitor overscan / underscan problem 1. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. From the Windows ® notication area, double- click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties . 3. Click Displ ay > Gene ral Setti ngs a[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V 2-47 Chapter 2 Connect to 4.1 channel Speakers Connect to 5.1 channel Speakers Connect to 7.1 channel Speakers When the DTS UltraPC II function is enabled, ensure to connect the rear speaker to the gray port.[...]

2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 pr[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 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 “BIOS” [...]

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 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 . Main A[...]

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 enteri[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 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 securi[...]

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 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 you inst[...]

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

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep T echnology (EIST). [Disabled] Disables this function. [Enabled] The operating system dynamically adjusts the processor voltage and core frequency which may result in decreased average consumption and d[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-1 1 Chapter 3 VRM Spread Spectrum [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the Frequency item to [Auto] and allows you to enable the spread spectrum to enhance system stability . CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands. Conguration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimize[...]

3-12 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%] [140%] Do not remove the thermal module while changing the DIGI+ VRM related parrameters . The thermal conditions should be monitored. Some of the following items are adjusted by ty[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-13 Chapter 3 iGPU V oltage [Offset Mode] [Manual Mode] Allows you to set a xed iGPU voltage. Offset Mode] Allows you to set the offset voltage. iGPU Offset Mode Sign [+] [+] T o offset the voltage by a positive value. [-] T o offset the voltage by a negative value. iGPU Offset V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the iGPU Offset volt[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 DRAM DA T A REF V oltage on CHA [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM DA T A Reference V oltage on Channel A/B. The values range from 0.395x to 0.630x with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance DRAM overclocking ability . DRAM CTRL REF V oltage on CHB [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Control Reference V [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 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.[...]

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. Use the scroll to display more items. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU t[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 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 always r[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU C3 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to OS. CPU C6 Report [Auto] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C6 report to OS. 3.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-19 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 . SA T A Mode Selection [AHCI Mode] Allows you to set the SA T A conguration. [IDE] S[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 S.M.A.R.T . Status Check [Enabled] S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting T echnology) is a monitor system. When read/write of your hard disk errors occur , this feature allows the hard disk to report warning messages during the POST . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Hot Plug [Disabled[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-21 Chapter 3 NB PCIe Conguration Allows you to congure the NB PCI Express settings. PCIEX16_1 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_1 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2] PCIEX16_2 Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to congure the PCIEX16_2 speed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Gen1] [Gen2][...]

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 3-23 Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration HD Audio Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the High Denition Audio Controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller . The following two items appear only when you set the Azalia HD Audio item to [Enabled]. Front Panel T ype [HD] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 SPDIF Out T ype [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is enabled. [Disabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is disabled. VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled] [Enabled][...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-25 Chapter 3 Intel PXE OPROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable or disable the PXE OptionRom of the Intel LAN controller . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port Conguration The sub-item in this menu allow you to set the serial port conguratio[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 ErP Ready [Disabled] This item allows user to switch off some power at S5 to get the system ready for ErP requirement. When set enabled to Enabled, all other PME options will be switched off. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] [Power On] The system goes into on state a[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-27 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 > EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network stack Disabled Link Network stack [Disabled Link] This item allows user to enable/disable UEFI network stack function. Conguration options: [...]

3-28 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. Scroll down to display the following items:[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-29 Chapter 3 CPU T emperature / MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] Chassis [...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Chassis Q-Fan Control 1/3 [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan c[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 3-31 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 the fu[...]

3-32 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-V 3-33 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 EFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flas[...]

3-34 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-V 3-35 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 menus. Wh[...]

3-36 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-V 3-37 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 the image [...]

3-38 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-V 3-39 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 USB [...]

3-40 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-V 3-41 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 drive as th[...]

3-42 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 1.30 or later , the utility automatically exits to the DOS p[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 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 ins[...]

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

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO 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 clocki ng and system level up. After installing AI Suite II from the motherboard support DVD, launch T urboV EV[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 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 rat[...]

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 PRO 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 star[...]

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 PRO 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 system[...]

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 PRO 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 frequency[...]

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 PRO 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.5 Probe II Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. With this utility , you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operat[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 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 ins[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-15 Chapter 4 4.3.7 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 moth[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.8 USB BIOS Flashback 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 1. In the Download Setting eld, tick[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-17 Chapter 4 3. 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 . 4. After the download is complete, click OK . After you download the BIOS le to your ash drive, you can update the motherboard’s BIOS. Refer to 2.3.1[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 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 supp[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 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 clicki[...]

4-20 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-V PRO 4-21 Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 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 ® (Universal Au[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4 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. • Mavell ® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions befo[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-23 Chapter 4 4.4.2 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 ba[...]

4-24 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-V PRO 4-25 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>. Th[...]

4-26 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-V PRO 4-27 Chapter 4 4.4.5 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 Re[...]

4-28 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 PRO 4-29 Chapter 4 4.4.6 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 loa[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 > = 4.4.7 Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology allows you to quickly resume your computer from sleeping mode. Saving your computer’s system memory to the congured SSD provides a faster wake-up response time, but keeps the energy in a low prole. • Before applying In[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-31 Chapter 4 If your SSD is smaller than 64GB, and is set to Full disk capacity caching option for Intel ® Smart Response, you can not see any volume in the Disk Management. Ensure to set your cache memory value of 18.6GB in Intel ® Smart Response to allow enough capacity for the Intel ® Rapid Start partition. 3. Right click t[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 • The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to create the store partition. • The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you created the unallocated partition. • Refer to step 5 for details about the unallocated disk space in the SSD. 6. T o launch the disk partitioning tool, c[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-33 Chapter 4 The Hibernation Partition does not appear when you choose “GPT (GUID Partition T able store type”. Ensure the “Unallocated” disappears from the volume, and a new partition is identied. 12. T ype set id=84 override , press Enter , and wait for the ‘shrinking process’ until the Disk Management utility id[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. Click to enable or disable battery saving mode. This function only applies to notebooks. Select and click to enable or disable the function Click to enable or disable the timer . When enabled, move the scroll bar to t[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-35 Chapter 4 The value “ x ” refers to a disk number where you want to delete the store partition. 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 Ente[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.8 Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology The Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology is a feature that provides the latest content updates and energy efciency to your computer’s platform. Once installed and activated, the Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology periodically wakes up the system from sleeping mod[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-37 Chapter 4 1. Click Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel ® Smart Connect T echnology . 2. In the Basic tab, click Enable Updating . When enabled, the Advanced tab is available for advanced function settings. Click to enable or disable the function When the scroll bar is activated, adjust the waking up time period for [...]

4-38 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 PRO 4-39 Chapter 4 4.5 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 driv[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.5.3 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V PRO 4-41 Chapter 4 4.5.4 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 cont[...]

4-42 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. 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 s[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 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 CrossFireX-rea[...]

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 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 A TI ?[...]

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 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 Installi[...]

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 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 the[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V 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 Primary [...]

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 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 perform[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V A-1 Appendices Appendices CE: European Community Compliance Statement The equipment complies with the RF ExposureRequirement 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 Directive. Federal[...]

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-V A-3 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) A[...]

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) 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: GERMA NY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherb[...]