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SABERTOOTH
Z77
Motherboard
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E7246 Revised Edition V2 February 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extend
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Contents Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii SABERTOOTH Z77 specifications summary ........................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..............................................................................................
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Contents 2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-44 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode..................
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Contents 4.3.4 DIGI+ Power Control ................................................................. 4-11 4.3.5 Sensor Recorder .......................................................................4-15 4.3.6 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................4-16 4.3.7 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................4-17 4.3.8 USB 3.0 Boost...........................................................................4
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jump
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Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicate
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SABERTOOTH Z77 specifications summary ® CPU LGA 1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/ ® ® Pentium /Celeron Processors Supports 22/32nm CPU ® Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 ® * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list ® Chipset Intel Z77 Express Chipset Memory 4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 1866/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture ® Su
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SABERTOOTH Z77 specifications summary ® USB Intel Z77 Express Chipset - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode* - 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 ports at mid-board, 2 ports at back panel) ® ASMedia 1042 USB 3.0 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode - 2 x USB 3.0 ports at the back panel (blue) ® Intel Z77 Express Chipset - 10 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel) ® * USB 3.0 ports only support Windows 7 or later versions. ® UASP standard only supports
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SABERTOOTH Z77 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Output 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button 2 x eSATA 6Gb/s ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (19-pin; moss green) 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 4 x SATA
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 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 the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SABERTOOTH Z77 User guide Su
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd/2nd 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 LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory, and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics out with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides gre
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® Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity ® Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load and wait times, and lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 4X faster than a hard drive-only sy
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Chapter 1 TUF Thermal Radar The TUF Thermal Radar monitors temperatures in critical parts of the motherboard in real time, automatically adjusting fan speeds to make sure the system maintains high stability. It consists of multiple sensors, giving users the ability to track each individually. Automatic calculation of ideal fan speeds based on different parameters selected manually for components has everything cooler and longer-lasting. New Fan Overtime keeps the two turbo fans running a fe
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ESD Guards ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Guards provides protection against electrostatic discharges, which can damage the motherboard’s components. The ASUS exclusive Anti-Static chip and circuit design, and the I/O shield provide four times better protection and ensure the motherboard’s lifespan. 1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS is a mouse-controlled user-friendly graphics interface that allows you to easily select performance settings, and drag and drop boot prior
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Chapter 1 USB Charger+ With a dedicated onboard controller, quick-charge your USB devices such iProducts, smartphones, tablets, and other portable devices 50% faster, even when the PC is powered off, in sleep, or hibernation. * USB Charger+ only applies to the bottom port of USB3_12. USB BIOS Flashback With USB BIOS Flashback, simply connect a USB flash drive containing the UEFI BIOS file to the USB 3.0 port, press the BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automat
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DisplayPort 1.1a Support DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard that delivers up to 10.8 Gbps of bandwidth over standard cables, providing billions of colors and bidirectional communications, thus enabling the fastest refresh rates, and the highest resolution digital display through a single cable. Also, it supports HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray discs. Simply output 3D signals through the connected DisplayPort 1.1a cable with your 3D display, then you can sit back and enjoy
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Chapter 1 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
