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P8Z77-V
Motherboard
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E7074 First Edition 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 extended if
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii P8Z77-V specifications summary .............................................................................
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Contents 2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-48 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-1 3.2.1 EZ Mode......................................................................................3-2 3.2.2 Advanced Mode ................
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Contents 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 ............................................................................4-18 4.3.10 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................4-1
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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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P8Z77-V specifications summary ® CPU LGA1155 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 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133 Memory (O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered mem
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P8Z77-V specifications summary ® Storage Intel Z77 Express Chipset - 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support - 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports (blue) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support ® ® - Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start ® Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology* ® ASMedia PCIe SATA 6Gb/s controller** - 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports ® ® * Supports on Intel Core™ processor family with Windows 7 operating systems. ** These SA TA ports are for data hard drives
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P8Z77-V specifications 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 Tuning, TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU switch ASUS Wi-Fi GO!: - Wi-Fi GO! Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, File Transfer, Capture & Send (available with V1.01.00 or later) - Wi-Fi GO! Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS 3.2 or later &
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P8Z77-V specifications summary ASUS exclusive Precision Tweaker 2: overclocking features - 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 iGPU voltage control - vCPU_PLL: 160-step CPU & PCH PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 8
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P8Z77-V specifications summary BIOS features 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen, F3 Shortcut Function and ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) memory information WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME Manageability Support DVD contents Drivers ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS P8Z77-V motherboard User manual Supp
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights ® LGA1155 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 LGA1155 package, with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance
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® Intel Smart Response Technology ® Intel Smart Response Technology boosts overall system performance by using 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 6X faster than a hard drive-only system. ® ® * Intel Smart Resp
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Chapter 1 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control The world’s first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered twin onboard chips - TPU (TurboV Processing Unit) and EPU (Energy Processing Unit). Dual Intelligent Processors 3 builds on that foundation with new SMART DIGI+ power control, which includes multiple digital voltage controllers, allowing ultra-precise tuning for the CPU, iGPU and DRAM. It’s upgraded with one-click extreme performance optimization an
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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 connectivity, DLNA access and all smart devices with a one-stop utility for a futuristic connected lifestyle. 1. Wi-Fi hotspot setup for convenience: quickly set up and connect anywher
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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 flash drive containing the BIOS file, and press the BIOS Flashback button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without requiring further i
