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P8Z77-M
Motherboard
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E7075 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 Safety information ....................................................................................... v About this guide ......................................................................................... vi P8Z77-M specifications summary ............................................................ vii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview ......................
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Contents Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................ 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ....................................................... 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program ...................
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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 cabl
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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: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Conventions
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P8Z77-M 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 Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 32GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)*/2200(O.C.)*/2133(O. C.)/2000(O.C)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memo
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P8Z77-M specifications summary ® LAN Realtek 8111F Gigabit LAN controller ® Audio Realtek ALC887 8-channel audio CODEC* - Supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, front panel jack- retasking - Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O * Use a chassis with HD audio module in the front panel to support an 8-channel audio output ® USB Intel Z77 Express Chipset- supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode*. - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at mid-board for front panel support - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back p
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P8Z77-M specifications summary ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS unique features (continued) - ASUS Fan Xpert+ - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution ASUS EZ DIY - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback with USB BIOS Flashback Wizard for EZ BIOS download scheduling - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring user-friendly graphics interface - ASUS O.C. Tuner - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Design - ASUS Q-Slot - ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-Connector 1 x DVI-D port Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x HDMI
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P8Z77-M 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 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, WOR by PME 1 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables Accessories 1 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-connector User’s manual Drivers Support DVD ASUS Ut
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Chapter 1 Product introduction ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P8Z77-M motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to the specification list on page x for the list of accessories. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power
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1.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
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1.2.3 Motherboard layout 1.2.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/Switches/LED Page ® 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 1-23 10. Intel Z77 USB 3.0 connector (USB3_12) 1-27 8-pin ATX12V) ® 2. Intel LGA1155 CPU socket 1-4 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 1-28 3. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin 1-25 12. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB910; 1-26 CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN 1-3) USB1112; USB1314) 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 1-7 13. USB BIOS f
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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ® The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for the Intel 3rd/2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 / Pentium / Celeron Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • The LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on the LGA1155 socket. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Co
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1.3.2 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. To install the CPU heatsink and fan assembly A 1 2 B B A 3 4 ASUS P8Z77-M 1-6
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To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly A 1 2 B B A 1.4 System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module. DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. Recommended memory configurations Install one memory module in slot A2 first as a single-channel operation. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-7
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1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You 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 configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Due to Intel 2nd Generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200/2000/1800 MHz memory module will run at DDR3 2133/1866/1600 M
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DDR3-2200(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS Brand NO. (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM G.SKILL F3-17600CL7D-4GBFLS(XMP) 4G ( 2x 2G ) DS - - 7-10-10-28 1.65 • • GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65 • • • GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 8GB ( 2x 4GB ) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65 • • • * The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by Intel 3rd Generation Core Processors. **Due to the behavior of the Intel 2nd Ge
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DDR3-2000(O.C.) MHz capability Vendors Part No. Size SS/ Chip Chip NO. Timing Voltage DIMM socket support DS Brand (Optional) 1 2 4 DIMM DIMM DIMM A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • A-DATA AX3U2000GC4G9B(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75 • • • Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 - • • • CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • G.SKILL F3-16000CL9
