Asus P8Z77-V-DELUXE инструкция обслуживания

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ii E7163 Second 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 purc[...]

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

iv Contents 2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-55 2.5 T urning off the computer ......................................................................... 2-55 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ................................................................................[...]

v 4.3.1 AI Suite II..................................................................................... 4-3 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ................................................................................ 4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ Power Control ................................................................... 4-8 4.3.4 EPU ..............................[...]

vi 5.3 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................................................ 5-8 5.3.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................... 5-8 5.3.2 Setting up your display ................................................................ 5-9 5.3.3 Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ....[...]

vii 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 al[...]

viii About this guide Th is u se r gu id e co nt ai ns t he in fo rm at io n yo u ne ed w he n i ns ta ll in g an d co n gu ri ng t he m ot he rb oa rd. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports[...]

ix 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 press [...]

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

xi 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* Marvell ® 9128 PCIe SA T A 6Gb/s controller - 2 x SA T A 6G[...]

xii (continued on the next page) P8Z77-V DELUXE specications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 3 - SMART DIGI+ Power Control Smart DIGI+: - Smart DIGI+ Key - quickly delivers a higher VRM frequency , voltage, and current for superior CPU/iGPU/ DRAM overclocking performance with one switch. - Smart CPU Power Level (VRD[...]

xiii ASUS unique features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert 2 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function for optimized speed control - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface [...]

xiv *Specications are subject to change without notice. P8Z77-V DELUXE specications summary Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0 /2.0 connect or supp orts ad diti onal 2 USB ports (1 9-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 4 x SA T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (2 x gray; 2 x navy blue) 4 x SA T A 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 [...]

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

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

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-3 Chapter 1 Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions, Y our Weapon of Choice! P8Z77-V DELUXE brings you the multi-GPU choice of either SLI™ or CrossFireX. The motherboard features the most powerful Intel ® Z77 platform to optimize PCIe allocation in multiple GPU congurations. Expect[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 normal operation, and enhances faster transfer speed through a dual interconnection between the Integrated LAN controller and physical layer (PHY). 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips -[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 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 providing remote access to your PC with a smart device. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! leads the market by integrating Wi-Fi connectiv[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller , quick-charge all your smart devices such as iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and more, all up to 3x faster , even when the PC is powered off, in sleep, or hibernation modes. ASUS SSD Caching SSD Caching from ASUS is easier than ever . At 3X faster , thi[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-7 Chapter 1 1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Fan Xpert 2 - featuring Fan Auto T uning mode 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 the Fan Auto T uning mode, it enables tailored fan speed se[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Chapter 1 ASUS Q-Design DIY Quickly , DIY Easily! ASUS Q-Design enhances your DIY experience. All of Q-LED, Q-Code, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM design speed up and simplify the DIY process! ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "ngers" - m[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 1-9 Chapter 1 HDMI 1.4a Support High Denition Multimedia Surface (HDMI) is a set of digital video standards that delivers mulit-channel audio and uncompressed digital video for full HD 1080p visuals through a single cable. Supporting HDCP copy protection such as HD DVD and blu-ray discs, HDMI provides you with the highest qua[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal obj[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Refer to 2.2.7 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 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 DELUXE 2-3 Chapter 2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-34 2. LGA1 155 CPU socket 2-4 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 4-pin CPU_OPT , 4-pin CHA_F AN1-4 ) 2-32 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5 5. MemOK! switch 2-17 6. TPU switch 2-18 7. USB 3.0 conn[...]

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 DELUXE 2-5 Chapter 2 Recommended memory congurations 2.2.3 System memory The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot.[...]

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 DELUXE 2-7 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2200(O.C.) MHz capability * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported on Intel ® 3rd generation processors by this motherboard; however , the actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU. ** Due to Inte[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2133(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA 8154A 1044(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55-1.75 • • • A-DA TA AX3U2133C2G9B(XMP) 2GB[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-9 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AX3U1866GC2G9B(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DA TA AX3U1866GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - [...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued) V endors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9 1.65 • • • KINGSTON KHX1600C9[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-1 1 Chapter 2 P8Z77-V DELUXE Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM A-DA TA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-DA T A 3CCA-1509A - - • • • A-DA TA AXDU1333GC2G9(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-9-9-24 1[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Vendors Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing V oltage DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SAMSUNG M378B5673FH0-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846F - - • • • SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 - • • • SAMSUNG M378B5273CH0-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G08[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-13 Chapter 2 Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • 1 DIMM: Supports one (1) module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. We suggest that you install the module into A2 slot. • 2 DIMMs: Supports two (2) modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pai[...]

2-14 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 DELUXE 2-15 Chapter 2 • 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 graphics cards to get better performance. • We recommend that yo[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.2.5 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open- case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch The motherboard comes with a power-on switch that allows y[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-17 Chapter 2 3. MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that are incompatible with the motherboard may cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch lights continuously . Press and hold the MemOK! switch until the DRAM_LED starts blinking to begin automatic memory compatibility tuning for successful boot. • Refer[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 4. TPU switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds. • The TPU LED (O2LED2) 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 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-19 Chapter 2 5. EPU switch T urning this switch to Enable will automatically detect the current PC loadings and intelligently moderate the power consumption. • The EPU LED (O2LED3) 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 of the EPU LE[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 6. Clear CMOS switch T urning this switch to clear the BIOS setup information, only when the systems hangs due to overclocking.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-21 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 w[...]

2-22 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 DELUXE 2-23 Chapter 2 5. Q-Code LEDs The Q-Code LED design provides you the 2-digit display , allowing you to know the system status. Refer to the Q-Code table below for details. Q-Code table Code Description 00 Not used 01 Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 02 AP initialization before microcode loading 03 System Agent initial[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Code Description 3B – 3E Post-Memory PCH initialization is started 4F DXE IPL is started 50 – 53 Memory initialization error . Invalid memory type or incompatible memory speed 54 Unspecied memory initialization error 55 Memory not installed 56 Invalid CPU type or Speed 57 CPU mismatch 58 CPU sel[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-25 Chapter 2 Q-Code table (continued) Code Description 6B – 6F System Agent DXE initialization (System Agent module specic) 70 PCH DXE initialization is started 71 PCH DXE SMM initialization is started 72 PCH devices initialization 73 – 77 PCH DXE Initialization (PCH module specic) 78 ACPI module initialization 79 CS[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 Code Description B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End B2 Legacy Option ROM Initialization B3 System Reset B4 USB hot plug B5 PCI bus hot plug B6 Clean-up of NVRAM B7 Conguration Reset (reset of NVRAM settings) B8– BF Reserved for future AMI codes D0 CPU initialization error D1 System Agent initi[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-27 Chapter 2 2.2.7 Internal connectors 1. Intel ® Z77 Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SA T A6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial A T A 6.0 Gb/s signal cables. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 conguration wit[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-29 Chapter 2 3. Marvell ® 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. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using Serial A T A hard disk drives. • When usi[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 fro[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-31 Chapter 2 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately .[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 4-pin CPU_OPT ; 4-pin CHA_FAN1-4) 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 1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-33 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nition front [...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 350 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EA TX12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-35 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) This 2-pin con[...]

2-36 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 DELUXE 2-37 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[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-39 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[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly 2 A B B A 1[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-41 Chapter 2 1 2 3 T o remove a DIMM 2.3.4 DIMM installation B A[...]

2-42 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 DELUXE 2-43 Chapter 2 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 3[...]

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.6 A TX Power connection 1 2 OR OR[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-45 Chapter 2 2.3.7 SA T A device connection OR 2 OR 1[...]

2-46 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 DELUXE 2-47 Chapter 2 2.3.9 Expansion Card installation T o install PCIe x16 cards T o install PCIe x1 cards[...]

2-48 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 2.3.10 Wireless and Bluetooth Module Installation 1. Unfasten screw B from the Wireless & Bluetooth Module. B 2. Align the Module to the BT4 connector (the second item at the motherboard 's back IO area). Connect the pins and make sure the screw hole matches the hole on the motherboard. 3. Be [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-49 Chapter 2 4. Attach the IO shield onto the computer chassis, and place the motherboard atly into the chassis. 5. Fasten the screws onto the motherboard. 6. Locate the connecting jacks of the Module from the exterior IO area of the computer chassis, and attach the Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ring Moving Antenna. When you hear the cli[...]

2-50 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2 1. Do not un plug porta ble disk, po wer system , o r pr ess the CLR_C MOS button wh ile BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the recommended procedures again to complete BIOS update. 2. If the light ashes for ve seconds and turns in[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-51 Chapter 2 2.3.12 Rear panel connection Rear panel connectors 1. USB 2.0 ports 5, 6, 7 and 8 8. DisplayPort 2. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 3 and 4, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 9. HDMI port 3. Optical S/PDIF Out port 10. ASMedia USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2, support ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode 4. Realtek ® LAN (RJ-45) port** 1 [...]

2-52 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 – [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-53 Chapter 2 Connect to Headphone and Mic Connect to Stereo Speakers Connect to 2.1 channel Speakers 2.3.13 Audio I/O connections Audio I/O ports[...]

2-54 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 2-55 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.[...]

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

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.2.1 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority . T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-3 Chapter 3 3.2.2 Advanced Mode The Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS settings. The gure below shows an example of the Advanced Mode. Refer to the following sections for the detailed congurations. T o access the Advanced Mode, click Exit , then select Advanced Mode o[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker, Advanced, Monitor , Boot, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Back button This button appears when enterin[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-5 Chapter 3 3.3 Main menu The Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to set the system date, time, language, and security settings. Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Administrator Password If you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator password for accessing the system. Otherwise, you might be able to see or change only selected elds in the BIOS setup program. T o set an administrator password: 1. Select the Administrator Password [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-7 Chapter 3 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. The conguration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model y[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency . Select any of these preset overclocking conguration options: [Auto] Loads the optimal settings for the system. [Manual] Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [X.M.P .] [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-9 Chapter 3 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Allows you to set the 3-Core Ratio Limit [Auto] Select to apply the CPU default T urbo Ratio setting [Manual] Select to to 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 Lim[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. [X.M.P .] When XMP is enabled BLCK frequency , CPU ratio and memory parameters will be auto optimized. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-1 1 Chapter 3 Primary Timings DRAM CAS# Latency [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# PRE T ime [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [4 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] DRAM RAS# ACT Tim[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 tRWDR (DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tRWSR [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] – [15 DRAM Clock] tRR (DD) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] – [7 DRAM Clock] tRR (DR) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [0 DRAM Clock] – [7 [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-13 Chapter 3 Long Duration Power Limit [Auto] Allows you to limit the turbo ratio’s long duration power . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Long Duration Maintained [Auto] Allows you to maintain the turbo ratio’s long duration power . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Short D[...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Power Phase Control [Auto] Allows you to control the power phase based on the CPU’s demands. Conguration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Optimized] [Extreme] [Manual Adjustment] DO NOT remove the thermal module when switching to Extreme and Manual Mode. The thermal conditions should be monitored. CPU Power [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-15 Chapter 3 Some of the following items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key . Y ou can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key . DRAM Current Cap[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU Manual V oltage [Auto] This item appears only when you set the CPU V oltage item to [Manual Mode] and allows you to set a xed CPU voltage. The values range from 0.800V to 1.990V with a 0.005V interval. Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-17 Chapter 3 • The values of the CPU PLL V oltage, CPU Manual Voltage, CPU Of fset Voltage, iGPU Manual V oltage, iGPU Offset V oltage, DRAM Voltage, VCCSA Voltage, VCCIO V oltage, and PCH Voltage items are labeled in dif ferent color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. • The system may need better coolin[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit CPU Conguration Par[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-19 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. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Adjus[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 [Disabled] Forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Intel® Virtualization T echnology [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously , enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. [Disabled] Disables this function[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-21 Chapter 3 3.5.2 PCH Conguration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Precision Event T imer . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel Smart Connect T echnology [Disabled] Allow you to enable or disable Intel Smart Connect T echnology . Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disab[...]

3-22 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 corr espo nding SA T A port . Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-23 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] [...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable the iGPU Multi-Monitor . For Lucid Virtu MVP function supports, set this item to [Enabled] to empower both integrated and discrete graphics. iGPU shared system memory size is xed in 64MB. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NB PCIe Conguration All[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-25 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). [Disabl[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration Scroll down to display the following items: Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled/Disabled Azalia HD Audio →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: Genera[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-27 Chapter 3 SPDIF Out T ype [SPDIF] [SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output. [HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output. Bluetooth Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard bluetooth controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the onboard Wi-Fi controller . [D[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 Realtek LAN Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the Realtek LAN controller . [Disabled] Disables the controller. Realtek 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 Realtek LAN controller . Conguration [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-29 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 aft[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 3.5.8 Network Stack Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Enable/Disable the network stack (PXE and UEFI) Back Advanced Network Stack > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Network Stack Disabled Link Network Stack [Disable Link] This item allows user to disable or enable the UEFI network stack. Con[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-31 Chapter 3 3.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan settings. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Version 2.00.1208. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1:[...]

3-32 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] CPU OPT Speed [xxxx RPM][...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-33 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% minimum CPU fan duty cycle. The values range from 0% The values range from 0% to 100%. When the CPU temperature is under 40ºC, the CPU fan will operate at the minimum When the CP[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3 CPU V oltage, 3.3V V oltage, 5V V oltage, 12V V oltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 3-35 Chapter 3 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Bootup NumLock State [On] [On] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [On]. [Off] Sets the power-on state of the NumLock to [Off]. Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the full screen logo display feature. [Disabled] Disables[...]

3-36 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 DELUXE 3-37 Chapter 3 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit Be used to update BIOS UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility Allows you to run ASUS[...]

3-38 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 DELUXE 3-39 Chapter 3 3.8.4. ASUS Drive Xpert Main Ai T weaker Advanced Monitor Boot T ool Exit =Mode Back T ool ASUS Drive Xpert > UEFI BIOS Utility - Advanced Mode Drive Xpert Setup Utility Drive Xpert Mode Normal Mode Drive Xpert Device(s) List : > SA TA 6G E1 (Gray) > SA TA 6G E2 (Gray) • Befo re usin g th e Drive Xpert[...]

3-40 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 DELUXE 3-41 Chapter 3 3.10 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability , compatibility , or performance. However , BIOS updating is potentially risky . If there is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS . Inappropriate BIOS updating[...]

3-42 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 DELUXE 3-43 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 Open[...]

3-44 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 DELUXE 3-45 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 BI[...]

3-46 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 DELUXE 3-47 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 pro[...]

3-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Chapter 3[...]

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

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

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.2 T urboV EVO ASUS T urboV EVO introduces T urboV that allows you to manually adjust the CPU frequency and related voltages as well as Auto T uning function that offers automatic and easy overclocking and system level up. Af ter ins tall ing AI Su ite II fro m th e m oth erbo ard sup por t DVD, la unc h[...]

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

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Auto T uning 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 DELUXE 4-7 Chapter 4 3. TurboV 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 st[...]

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. Afte r [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-9 Chapter 4 Application aids Apply all changes immediately Undo all changes without applying 1 CPU Pow er 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 DELUXE 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 Po wer 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 DELUXE 4-13 Chapter 4 4.3.5 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 Afte r i nst alli ng AI Sui te II f rom[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.6 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard This ut ili ty a llo ws y ou to c hec k a nd s ave the la tes t BI OS vers ion to a U SB stor age dev ice . With A SUS USB BI OS F las hbac k h ard ware fe atur e, the sys tem BIO S i s c onve nie ntly upda ted wi thou t b ooti ng your sy ste m. Scheduling the latest BIOS do[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-15 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 . 3. 4. After you download the BIOS le to your ash drive, you can update the motherboard’s BIOS. Refer to 2.[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.7 ASUS SSD Caching This feature boosts system performance by using an installed SSD with no capacity limitations as a cache for frequently accessed data. Harness a combination of SSD-like performance and response and hard drive capacity with just one click. No rebooting is needed with instant activatio[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-17 Chapter 4 4.3.8 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 ope[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.9 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 Afte r i [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-19 Chapter 4 4.3.10 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 Afte r i nst alli ng AI Sui te II f rom th e mo the rboa rd s[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.1 1 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 Afte r i nst alli ng AI Sui te II f rom th e mo the rboa rd sup port DV D,[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-21 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 restart[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.3.12 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The CODEC also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Univ[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-23 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. • Marvell ® RAID utility with RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. • Y ou must install Windows ® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before usin[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-25 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 cre[...]

4-26 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 DELUXE 4-27 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 ech[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.5 Marvell RAID utility The onboard Marvell SA T A 6.0 Gb/s controller allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array using two SA T A hard disk drives. Refer to Chapter 2 of your motherboard user manual for the exact location of the Marvell SA T A 6.0 Gb/s connector . T o enter the Marvell utility , pre[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-29 Chapter 4 4. Use the up or down arrow key to move the selection bar and press <Enter> to congure further RAID settings. RAID Level: Select a RAID Level. Conguration options: [RAID 0] [RAID 1] Stripe Size: Species the size of single data block on the virtual disk. In general, a larger stripe size is recommende[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 6. Press <F10>. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to save the RAID setting and exit the Marvell RAID utility . Do you want to exit from Marvell BIOS Setup? Y es N o Exit Delete an existing RAID Array 1. Select the RAID array to delete and press <Enter>. Select Delete and pr[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-31 Chapter 4 Do you want to delete this virtual disk ? Y es N o Delete Virtual Disk 2. The following warning message appears: Press <Y> to delete the selected RAID array . The following warning message appears: Do you want to delete MBR from this virtual disk ? Y es N o Delete MBR Press <Y> to delete the Master Boo[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 4.4.6 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 ® S[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-33 Chapter 4 SSD Capacity Requirements SSD Partition Capacity Requirements System DRAM 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® storage combinations Intel ® Rapid Start 2GB 4GB 8GB Intel ® Smart Response 20GB 20GB 20GB Intel ® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid Start Separate 20GB and 2GB partition (SSD size > 22GB) Separate 20GB and 4GB par[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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, reduce[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-35 Chapter 4 Select Disable Acceleration to disable this function, and select Change Mode to switch acceleration mode to Enhanced/ Maximized. • T o enable Intel ® Smart Response T echnology , you need at least one SSD ( 20GB) and a HDD, and only one SSD can be assigned for caching. • If you want to restore the OS, go to B[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Right click the New V olume that you want to shrink from, and select Shrink V olume . 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 rema[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-37 Chapter 4 T o launch the disk partitioning tool, click Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt tool. T ype diskpart and press Enter . In the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DISKP ART , and press Enter . Select the disk with the unallocated volume by typing select disk x (x = disk number), and press En[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 . Reboot the system after creating the partition. The partition for Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology is incomplete if the computer is [...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-39 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. Run the Command Prompt tool. T ype diskpart and press Enter . At the diskpart prompt, type list disk after DI[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 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 . T ype delete partition override , and press Enter . The diskpart utility deletes the selected partition. In the desktop, click S[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-41 Chapter 4 Click Next after selecting the default selected disk. Extend volume setup is completed. Click Finish to recover the Intel ® Rapid Start T echnology partition. Reboot the system after deleting the partition. Go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > to remove the Intel ® Rapid S[...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Chapter 4 Select all and click Next for Custom Setup . Click Install to proceed the installation. 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 you[...]

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-43 Chapter 4 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 . In the Advanced tab, set up the schedule during low power usage time period for power saving. This setting only applie[...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-45 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 dri ver [...]

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

ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 4-47 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 line[...]

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ASUS P8Z77-V DELUXE 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 CrossFi[...]

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 DELUXE 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 DELUXE 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 I[...]

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 DELUXE 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 DELUXE 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 Prima[...]

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 DELUXE 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 DELUXE A-1 Appendices 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[...]

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

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ASUS contact information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +86-21-3842991 1 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , [...]

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT S TR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Motherb[...]