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P8Z77-I
DELUXE/WD
Motherboard
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E7506 First Edition July 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 extended if: (1)
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Contents Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ......................................................... x Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv Installation too
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2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-17 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-18 BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................
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4.3.1 AI Suite II.....................................................................................4-3 4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................4-4 4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM ..................................................................................4-9 4.3.4 EPU ........................................................................................... 4-11 4.3.5 FAN Xpert.....................................................................
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LucidLogix Virtu MVP 7.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................................................7-1 7.1.1 Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP ...................................................7-1 7.1.2 Setting up your display ................................................................7-2 7.1.3 Configuring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ..............................................7-3 Appendices Notices ......................................................................
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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. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: Basic Installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perf
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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/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing 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 Indicates a menu or an item to selec
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / ® ® Core™ 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 2 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 2400 (O.C.)* / 2200 (O.C.)* / 2133 (O.C.) / 1866 (O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 2 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (back panel) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® ® * Supports Intel Core™ processors on Windows 7 operating system. ** These SATA ports are for data hard drive
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ASUS unique features ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM - Industry leading digital 10-phase power design (8-phase for CPU, 2-phase for iGPU) ASUS EPU - EPU ASUS TPU - Auto Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Exclusive Features: - Wi-fi Engine - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode - Network iControl - USB 3.0 Boost - USB Charger+ - AI Charger+ - Disk Unlocker - AI Suite II - Anti Surge - MemOK! ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert - AS
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P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary Back Panel I/O 1 x DisplayPort connectors 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS) 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 2 x eSATA ports 1 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue, 1 supports USB BIOS Flashback) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x USB BIOS Flashback button 1 x Clear CMOS button 6-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD User manual Support DVD motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 bag of screws 1 x ASUS Q-Shield 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving antennas 1 x ASUS Q-Cable • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiv User Manual
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Installation tools and components 1 bag of screws Philips (cross) screwdriver PC chassis Power supply unit Intel LGA 1155 CPU Intel LGA 1155 compatible CPU Fan DIMM SATA hard disk drive SATA optical disc drive (optional) Graphics card (optional) The tools and components in the table above are not included in the motherboard package. xv
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Product introduction 1 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 socket for Intel 2nd/3rd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 ® ® / Pentium and 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 (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This p
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Chapter 1 Complete USB 3.0 Integration ASUS facilitates the strategic USB 3.0 accessibility for both the front and rear panel – 6 USB 3.0 ports in total. Experience the latest plug & play connectivity at speeds up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0. The P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity. ® Intel Smart Response Technology SSD Speed with HDD Capacity ® Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance. It uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6
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TPU Unleash your performance with ASUS’ simple onboard switch or AI Suite II utility. The TPU chip offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring through Auto Tuning and TurboV functions. Auto tuning offers a user friendly way to automatically optimize the system for fast, yet stable clock speeds, while TurboV enables unlimited freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance in diverse situations. EPU Tap into the world’s first real-time PC power saving chip th
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Chapter 1 GPU Boost GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance, facilitates flexible frequency adjustments, and easily delivers stable system-level upgrades for every use. USB 3.0 Boost ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the latest USB 3.0 standard. Witht USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive USB 3.0 transfer speed. ASUS software
