ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE User Manual

Motherboard

P8Z77-I DELUXE

E7098

First Edition April 2012

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii

P8Z77-I DELUXE specications summary ............................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Package contents

....................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features

.......................................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights

........................................................................ 1-2

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ...........................

1-3

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................

1-4

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................

1-6

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................

1-6

1.3.6 Other special features .................................................................

1-7

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................

2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout .....................................................................

2-2

2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2-4

2.2.3 System memory ..........................................................................

2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slot ...........................................................................

2-14

2.2.5 Onboard switches .....................................................................

2-16

2.2.6 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................

2-18

2.2.7 Internal connectors

.................................................................... 2-20

2.2.8 Jumper ......................................................................................

2-27

2.3 Building your computer system .............................................................

2-28

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............

2-28

2.3.2 CPU installation

......................................................................... 2-29

2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................

2-31

2.3.4 DIMM installation

....................................................................... 2-33

2.3.5

Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-34

2.3.6

ATX Power connection .............................................................. 2-36

2.3.7

SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-37

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................

2-38

2.3.9 Expansion Card installation

....................................................... 2-39

2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................

2-40

2.3.11 Rear panel connection ..............................................................

2-41

2.3.12 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................

2-43

Contents

2.4 Starting up for the rst time .................................................................... 2-45

2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................

2-45

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 ..........................................................................

3-3

3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................

3-5

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................................

3-7

3.5 Advanced menu .......................................................................................

3-16

3.5.1 CPU Conguration ....................................................................

3-17

3.5.2 PCH Conguration ....................................................................

3-19

3.5.3 SATA Conguration ...................................................................

3-20

3.5.4 System Agent Conguration

...................................................... 3-21

3.5.5 USB Conguration ....................................................................

3-22

3.5.6 Onboard Devices Conguration ................................................

3-23

3.5.7 APM ..........................................................................................

3-25

3.5.8 Network Stack ...........................................................................

3-25

3.6 Monitor menu ...........................................................................................

3-26

3.7 Boot menu ................................................................................................

3-29

3.8 Tools menu ...............................................................................................

3-31

3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility ............................................................

3-31

3.8.2. ASUS O.C. Prole .....................................................................

3-31

3.8.3. ASUS SPD Information .............................................................

3-32

3.9 Exit menu ..................................................................................................

3-33

3.10 Updating BIOS ..........................................................................................

3-34

3.10.1 ASUS Update utility

................................................................... 3-34

3.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .............................................................

3-37

3.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

................................................. 3-38

3.10.4 ASUS BIOS Updater .................................................................

3-39

Chapter 4: Software support

4.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................4-1

4.2 Support DVD information ..........................................................................

4-1

4.2.1 Running the support DVD ...........................................................

4-1

4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals

.................................................. 4-2

4.3 Software information .................................................................................

4-3

4.3.1 AI Suite II

..................................................................................... 4-3

4.3.2 TurboV EVO ................................................................................

4-4

4.3.3 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................................. 4-8

4.3.4 EPU ...........................................................................................

4-10

4.3.5 FAN Xpert

.................................................................................. 4-11

4.3.6 Probe II

...................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.7 Sensor Recorder .......................................................................

4-13

4.3.8 Ai Charger+ ...............................................................................

4-14

4.3.9 USB 3.0 Boost

........................................................................... 4-15

4.3.10 Wi-Fi GO! ..................................................................................

4-16

4.3.11 USB Charger+ ...........................................................................

4-29

4.3.12 USB BIOS Flashback Wizard

.................................................... 4-31

4.3.13 Network iControl

........................................................................ 4-33

4.3.14 ASUS Update ............................................................................

4-36

4.3.15 MyLogo2 ...................................................................................

4-37

4.3.16 Audio congurations

.................................................................. 4-39

4.4 Introduction to Intel

2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies .... 4-40

4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel

2012 Desktop responsiveness

technologies ............................................................................................... 4-40

4.4.2 Intel

Smart Response Technology ........................................... 4-42

4.4.3 Intel

Rapid Start Technology .................................................... 4-43

4.4.4 Intel

Smart Connect Technology .............................................. 4-49

4.5 RAID congurations ................................................................................

4-52

4.5.1 RAID denitions ........................................................................

4-52

4.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .................................................

4-53

4.5.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ..................................................

4-53

4.5.4 Intel

Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility ................4-53

4.6 Creating a RAID driver disk

..................................................................... 4-57

4.6.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................

4-57

4.6.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

.................................. 4-57

4.6.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows

OS installation ...... 4-58

4.6.4 Using a USB oppy disk drive ...................................................

4-59

Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support

5.1 LucidLogix Virtu MVP ................................................................................ 5-1

Installing LucidLogix Virtu MVP .................................................................... 5-1

Setting up your display ................................................................................. 5-2

Conguring LucidLogix Virtu MVP ...............................................................5-3

Appendices .............................................................................................................. A-1

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ............................................................A-2

Contents

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 cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 4: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

• Chapter 5: LucidLogix Virtu MVP

This chapter describes how to congure LucidLogix Virtu MVP.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty yers,

that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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.

Typography

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 the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

DANGER/WARNING: 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.

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CPU

LGA1155 socket for Intel® 3rd / 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium® / Celeron® processors Supports 22nm / 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 DIMMs, max. 16GB, DDR3 2400(O.C.)* / 2200(O.C.)*/2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) /

1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual-channel memory architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs.

Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List) for details.

Expansion slots

1 x PCI Express 3.0* / 2.0 x16 slot * PCIe 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation processors.

VGA

Integrated Graphics Processor - Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-I port

- Supports DisplayPort 1.1a with max. resolution 2560 x 1600@60Hz

- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz

- Supports DVI-I Single Link with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

- Supports Intel

InTru™ 3D / Quick Sync Video / Clear Video HD Technology

/Insider™

Multi-GPU support

Supports LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology* * LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows 7 operating systems.

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 (on the back panel) with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support

- Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology*

* Supports on Intel

Core™ processor family with Windows® 7 operating systems.

LAN Intel® 82579V Gigabit LAN- Dual interconnect between the integrated LAN controller

and physical layer (PHY)

Wireless Data Network

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n supports dual frequency band 2.4 GHz/ 5 GHz ASUS Wi-Fi GO! Utility

Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0

Bluetooth v3.0 + HS

Audio Realtek® ALC898 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC*

- Absolute Pitch 192khz/24bit true BD lossless sound

- DTS UltraPC II

- DTS Connect

- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- Optical S/PDIF out ports 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 the mid-board for front panel support

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel (blue)

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

- 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at the mid-board, 4 ports at the back panel)

ASMedia® USB 3.0 controllers - supports ASUS USB 3.0 Boost UASP Mode**

- 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at the back panel (blue)

* The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows

7 or later versions operating systems.

The UASP standard only supports Windows® 8.

** The USB 3.0 ports only support Windows

XP or later versions operating

systems. The UASP standard only supports Windows® 8.

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 Wi-Fi GO!:

- Wi-Fi GO! Function: DLNA Media Hub, Smart Motion Control, File Transfer, Remote Desktop, Remote Keyboard & Mouse, Capture & Send (available with V1.01.00 or later)

- Wi-Fi GO! Remote for portable Smartphone/Tablet, supporting iOS and Android systems.

- Wi-Fi Engine for network sharing and connection: Client Mode, AP Mode.

ASUS Exclusive Features:

- ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface

- Network iControl featuring instant network bandwidth domination for top network program in use.

- USB 3.0 Boost featuring the latest USB 3.0 UASP standard

- USB Charger+ featuring quick-charging function for all smart devices.

- AI Charger+

- Disk Unlocker featuring 3TB+ HDD support

- AI Suite II

- Anti Surge

- MemOK!

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink solution

- ASUS Fan Xpert

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

- ASUS O.C. Tuner

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Design:

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-Cable

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P8Z77-I DELUXE specications summary

ASUS exclusive overclocking features

Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: 191-step Vcore voltage control

- iGPU: 128-step iGPU voltage control

- vCCSA: 191-step System Agent voltage control

- vDRAM Bus: 188-step Memory voltage control

- vPCH: 8-step Chipset voltage control at 0.050v increment

- vCPU_PLL: 2-step CPU control at 0.100v increment

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- BCLK/PCIE frequency tuning from 80MHz up to 300MHz at 0.1MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

Back Panel I/O Ports

1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-I port 2 x antenna ports (for Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/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) port 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 (19-pin) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB ports 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (gray) 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (blue) 1 x CPU Fan connector (4-pin) 1 x Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin) System Panel connector (Q-Cable) Front panel audio connector (AAFP) 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector 1 x MemOK! button 1 x Clear CMOS jumper 1 x S/PDIF out header 1 x Chassis Intrusion header 1 x TPU switch 1 x speaker header

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

Accessories 2 x Wi-Fi ring moving antennas

2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s cables ASUS Q-Shield ASUS Q-Cable User Manual

Support DVD Drivers

ASUS Utilities ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form factor mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7”x 6.7” (17cm x 17cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P8Z77-I 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 package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

• The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specications may

vary with different models.

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1

User Manual

ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE

motherboard

User manual Support DVD

2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS Q-Shield

2 x Wi-Fi Ring moving

antennas

1 x ASUS Q-Cable 1 bag of screws

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Chapter 1

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second/Third Generation Core™ i7 / i5 / 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 (2 DIMMs) DDR3 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors are among the most

powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world.

Intel® Z77 Express Chipset

The Intel® Z77 Express Chipset is a single-chipset designed to support the 1155 socket Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core™ i7/i5/ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved

performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability.

Additionally, Z77 chipset provides 4 USB 3.0 ports for 10 times faster data retrieval speed. Moreover, Intel® Z77 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel® integrated graphic performance.

Dual-Channel DDR3 2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz Support

The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of DDR3

2400(O.C.) / 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 MHz to meet

the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture enlarges the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance.

PCI Express® 3.0*

PCI Express® 3.0 (PCIe 3.0) is the latest PCI Express bus standard with improved encoding schemes that provide twice the performance of the current PCIe 2.0. The total bandwidth for a x16 link reaches a maximum of 32Gb/s, double the 16Gb/s of PCIe 2.0 (in x16 mode). As such, PCIe 3.0 provides users an unprecedented data speeds, combined with the convenience and seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility with PCIe

1.0 and PCIe 2.0 devices. PCIe 3.0 will become a must-have feature for users who wish to

improve and optimize graphic performance, as well as have the latest technology available to

them.

* PCI 3.0 speed is supported by Intel® 3rd generation Core™ processors.

Complete USB 3.0 Integration

Double USB Access, Double Convenience

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 affords greater convenience to high speed connectivity.

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Chapter 1

Intel® Smart Response Technology

SSD Speed with HDD Capacity

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 benets 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 Response Technology is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor

family on Windows® 7™ operating systems.

** Operating systems must be installed on the HDD to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology.

The capacity of the SSD is reserved for caching function.

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

Your computer could receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when setting the system to sleep. This means less time waiting for applications to start,

update and sync with the cloud, providing a more efcient way.

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Allows your computer to quickly resume from a lower-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving system memory to the designed SSD, provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while keeping the energy use low.

1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM

The world’s rst Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of two onboard

chips—EPU (Energy Processing Unit) and TPU (TurboV Processing Unit). New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control into a new

era, empowering users with superior exibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized performance, extreme system stability and greater power efciency.

ASUS DIGI+ VRM

Digital Power Control: Digital Power Design for the CPU and iGPU

All-new digital CPU power controls work perfectly together to match digital power signal

(SVID) requests from the CPU, with ultra-fast sensing and response efciently delivering

precision power. Accurate delivery reduces waste, and provides more stable CPU Vcore voltages. Users can adjust CPU and its processor graphics (iGPU) voltages for various overclocking scenarios, with accurate input through UEFI BIOS tuning or the exclusive ASUS interface. This proprietary design increases overclocking headroom to push performance to its full potential.

TPU

The Ultimate Turbo Processor

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.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 1

EPU

Energy Efciency All Around

Tap into the world’s rst real-time PC power saving chip through AI Suite II utility. Get total system-wide energy optimization by automatically detecting current PC loadings and

intelligently moderating power consumption. This also reduces fan noise and extends component longevity.

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features

Wi-Fi GO!

Onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS design enables smart connectivity to Bluetooth and wireless devices with no additional chapter and cost. It also provides peer-to-peer communication with no central access points to enjoy the convenience, and faster transfer rates of Wi-Fi on desktops.

ASUS exclusive functions of Wi-Fi GO! build a seamless multimedia cloud environment, bringing our users a whole new level of future entertainment lifestyle. ASUS Wi-Fi GO! offers

several exclusive wireless functions, which provide users the easiest le transfer to handheld

devices, the best convenient remote multimedia integration, the most entertaining Wi-Fi sensor control, and the most outstanding home cloud environment. Future technology is instantly all in hand through ASUS Wi-Fi GO!.

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.

Ai Charger+

ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to a new level of USB3.0 fast charging experience. With its easy and user-friendly interface, you can not only easily charge iPod, iPhone and iPad, but also BC 1.1** standard mobile devices three times*** as fast as before.

* Ai Charger is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and

iPad.

** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer if it fully supports the BC 1.1 function.

*** The actual charging speed may vary with your USB device’s conditions.

GPU Boost

Go to the Limit with iGPU Level Up!

GPU Boost accelerates the integrated GPU for extreme graphics performance. The user-

friendly interface facilitates exible frequency adjustments. It easily delivers stable system-

level upgrades for every use.

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USB 3.0 Boost

Faster USB 3.0 Transmission with UASP

New ASUS USB 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), the

latest USB 3.0 standard. With USB 3.0 Boost technology, a USB device’s transmission speed is signicantly increased up to 170%, adding to an already impressive fast USB 3.0 transfer

speed. ASUS software automatically accelerates data speeds for compatible USB 3.0 peripherals without the need for any user interaction.

• The USAP support varies with models.

• Due to Intel

USB 3.0 Controller limitation, the USB 3.0 Boost is not supported in

Windows® XP.

USB BIOS Flashback

Easy, Worry-free USB BIOS Flashback

A truly revolutionary hardware-based BIOS 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 ash drive containing the BIOS le, and press the BIOS Flashback button

for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. The UEFI BIOS will then automatically update without requiring further interaction. With its new complementary Windows® application, users can regularly check for UEFI BIOS updates, and downloads the latest BIOS automatically. Hassle-free updating for the ultimate convenience!

Network iControl

Real-time Network Bandwidth Control

With a single-click on/off button, the application currently in use has its data and network

bandwidth prioritized over other programs. Moreover, you can prioritize your favorite software easily by conguring proles through the intuitive user interface. Within the prole, programs can be pre-scheduled to run in a specic time period to avoid network congestion and

long-waits on downloads. Auto PPPoE network connection provides a one-step setup for

enhanced online convenience. Overall, it’s an intuitive network bandwidth control center.

AI Suite II

One-stop Access to Innovative ASUS Features

With its user-friendly interface, ASUS AI Suite II consolidates all the exclusive ASUS features into one simple to use software package. It allows you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings, and even interact with mobile devices via Wi-Fi. This all-in-one software offers diverse and ease to use functions, with no need to switch back and forth between different utilities.

MemOK!

Any Memory is A-OK!

MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This remarkable memory rescue tool requires a mere push of a button to patch memory issues. MemOK! determines fail-safe settings and dramatically improves your system boot success. Get your system up and running in no time!

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1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different

geographic regions and your PC’s loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible

controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode)

Flexible and Easy BIOS Interface

ASUS UEFI BIOS offers the rst mouse-controlled graphical BIOS designed with selectable

modes, providing a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboard-only

controls. It also fully-utilizes 2.2TB and larger hard drives in 64-bit operating systems with

native support.

ASUS exclusive interface

EZ Mode displays frequently-accessed info. Users can choose system performance settings, and drag and drop boot priorities. Advanced Mode for performance enthusiasts includes detailed DRAM settings via a dedicated memory info page for complete insight.

New upgrade! Quick and easy information for enhanced system control

- F12 BIOS snapshot hotkey for sharing UEFI information and troubleshooting

- New F3 Shortcut for most accessed information

- ASUS DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect) information for accessing memory

information, detecting faulty DIMMs, and helping with difcult POST situations.

ASUS Q-Shield

Easy and Comfortable Installations

The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual "ngers" - making it

convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS EZ-Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a

bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.

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1.3.6 Other special features

LucidLogix Virtu MVP

LucidLogix Virtu MVP featuring HyperFormance™ Technology boosts your PCIe graphics card up to 30% beyond its original performance. Designed for Intel

processor graphics and Windows® 7 PCs, it perfectly combines the performance of discrete graphic cards with fast computing iGPU. Also, with newly designed Virtual Sync, users can enjoy a smoother gaming experience by eliminating tearing artifacts. LucidLogix Virtu MVP can also dynamically assigns tasks to the best available graphics resource, based on power, performance, and

system load. This allows users to fully utilize 3x faster video conversion with Intel

Quick Sync Video technology while retaining high-end 3D rendering and gaming performance, provided by both NVIDIA and AMD graphic cards. When the PCIe graphic cards are not required, the graphics control switches to the Intel® processor graphics, reducing the PCIe

graphics power use down to zero, making the system more environment-friendly. For users

searching for perfection, LucidLogix Virtu MVP provides great graphical performance, and

best quality and efciency.

* LucidLogix Virtu MVP supports Windows

operating system.

** Intel® Quick Sync Video feature is supported by 3rd/2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor

family

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 bi-directional 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 a perfect 3D animation experience.

HDMI Support

Enjoy Full HD 1080p Multimedia Home-Theater Entertainment

High Denition Multimedia Interface (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 quality home theater experience.

DTS UltraPC II

DTS UltraPC II delivers an exceptional 7.1 surround experience through the most popular PC audio setups—your existing stereo speakers or headphones. In addition to virtual surround, it upgrades the original sound to new levels with Audio Restoration, recreating dynamic

range of audio les. Symmetry mode improves the balance of perceived loudness across

different input sources, and enhances boost audio quality through high hand low frequency

equalization. With these technologies, users experience better home theater audio with ease.

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DTS Connect

Expand Your PC Audio Experience

To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats and quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies, DTS Neo:PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound. Consumers can connect their PC to a home theater system. DTS Interactive is capable of performing mult-channel encoding of DTS bitstreams on personal computers, and sending encoded bitstreams out of a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) designed to deliver audio to an external decoder.

ErP Ready

The motherboard is European Union’s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efciency requirement in regards to energy consumptions. This is in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efcient products

through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the product and thus mitigate environmental impacts.

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take 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 object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

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Chapter 2

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Chapter 2

Refer to

2.2.7 Internal connectors

and

2.3.12 Rear panel connection

for more

information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

2.2 Motherboard overview

2.2.1 Motherboard layout

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PCIEX16

DIGI

+VRM

TPU

ASM 1042

ASM 1442

F_PANEL

AAFP

EATXPWR

CHA_FAN

CON123

CON3

CON21

CON22

CPU_FAN

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

ALC

898-GR

8Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

17cm(6.7in)

MemOK!

DRAM_LED

SATA6G_1 SATA6G_2 SATA3G_1 SATA3G_2

AUDIO

SPDIFO _HDMI _DP

USB1-4

DVI

ANTENNA_PORT

USB3_34

SPDIF_OUT

CHASSIS

SPEAKER

DDR3 DIMMB1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMMA1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

CLRTC

CLR_CMOS_BFLASH

ESATA3G12 _USB3 _12

LAN_USB3_E12

FLBK_LED

LGA1155

Intel

Z77

USB78

USB56

MINI PCI-E SLOT

EATX12V

TPU

TPU_LED

Intel

WG82579V

121314 911

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Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page

1. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,4-pin CHA_FAN) 2-24

2. LGA1155 CPU socket

2-4

DDR3 DIMM slots 2-5

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-25

TPU switch 2-17

Speaker connector (4- pin SPEAKER) 2-25

System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) ) 2-26

Onboard LED (SB_PWR) 2-18

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-23

10. Intel

Z77 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA3G_1/2 [blue])

2-21

11.

Intel® Z77 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors

(7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray])

2-20

12.

USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34) 2-22

13.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-24

14.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-23

15.

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-27

16.

USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-22

17. DRAM LED 2-19

18.

MemOK! switch 2-16

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2.2.2 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.

• 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. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise

Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the

LGA1155 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

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Recommended memory congurations

2.2.3 System memory

The motherboard comes with two 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.

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DIMMA1

DIMMB1

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Memory congurations

You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and 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 conguration. 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 MHz frequency as default.

• According to Intel CPU spec, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is recommended to protect the CPU.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do any of the following:

- Use a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows OS.

- Install a 64-bit Windows OS when you want to install 4GB or more on the

motherboard. For more details, refer to the Microsoft® support site at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929605/en-us.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 512Mb (64MB) chips or less (Memory chip capacity counts in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB).

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, refer to section

3.4 Ai Tweaker menu

for manual memory

frequency adjustment.

• For system stability, use a more efcient memory cooling system to support a full

memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition.

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

CORSAIR CMGTX8(XMP) 8GB(2GB x 4) SS - - 10-12-10-27 1.65V • •

G.SKILL

F3-19200CL11Q16GBZHD(XMP)

16GB(4GB x4) DS - - 11-11-11-31 1.65V • •

G.SKILL

F3-19200CL9D4GBPIS(XMP)

4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V • •

GEIL GET34GB2400C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGMAX

FLLE88F-C8KKAA HAIS(XMP)

2GB SS - - 10-11-10-30 1.8V • •

Transcend

TX2400KLU4GK(427652)(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.65V • •

Transcend

TX2400KLU-4GK (381850)(XMP)

4GB(2x 2GB) SS - - 9 1.65V • •

Transcend

TX2400KLU4GK(374243)(XMP)

4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • •

PATRIOT PVV34G2400C9K(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

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* The memory modules in 2200MHz and above are supported by this motherboard; however, the

actual frequency support varies depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory

module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

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* The 2225MHz memory modules above are supported by this motherboard; however, the actual

frequency support varied depending on the O.C. margin of the installed CPU.

** Due to Intel 2nd generation processors' behavior, DDR3 2200 and above/2000/1800 MHz memory

module runs ay DDR3 2133/1866/1600 MHz frequency as default.

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

Kingston

KHX2250C9D3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP)

4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

G.SKILL F3-17600CL8D-4GBPS(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

GEIL GET34GB2200C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.65V • •

GEIL GET38GB2200C9ADC(XMP) 4GB DS - - 9-11-9-28 1.65V • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJAA-FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KHA EEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • •

KINGMAX FLKE85F-B8KJA FEIH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.5V-1.7V • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

A-DATA AX3U2133GC2G9B-DG2(XMP) 2GB SS - - 9-11-9-27 1.55~1.75V • •

CORSAIR CMT16GX3M4X2133C9(XMP 1.3) 16GB( GB x4) DS - - 9-11-10-27 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2B2133C9(XMP) 4GB(2x 2GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • •

G.SKILL F3-17000CL9Q-16GBZH(XMP) 16GB(4GB x4) DS - - 9-11-10-28 1.65V • •

GEIL GE34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • •

GEIL GU34GB2133C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1K4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-11-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX(XMP) 8GB(4x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

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P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866(O.C.) MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

Apacer 78.AAGD5.9KD(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMZ4GX3M2A2000C10(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 10-10-10-27 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-9-8-24 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBFLS(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS -

9-9-9-24 1.65V

• •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL9D-4GBTD(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

G.SKILL F3-16000CL6T-6GBPIS(XMP) 6GB (3x 2GB ) DS - - 6-9-6-24 1.65V • •

GEIL GUP34GB2000C9DC(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP)

4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX2000C9AD3W1K2/ 4GX(XMP)

4GB(2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX2000C9AD3T1K2/ 4GX(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

- -

9 1.65V

•

KINGSTON

KHX2000C9AD3W1K3/ 6GX(XMP)

6GB(3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX2000C9AD3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP)

6GB (3x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

Transcend TX2000KLN-8GK(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.6V • •

Asint SLA302G08-ML2HB(XMP) 4GB DS HYNIX

H5TQ2G8 3BFR H9C

- - • •

PATRIOT PVT36G2000LLK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO.

Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

CORSAIR CMT4GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMT6GX3MA1866C9(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-27 1.50V • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-16GBZL(XMP) 16GB(4 x4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • •

G.SKILL

F3-14900CL10Q264GBZLD(XMP)

64GB(8x 8GB) DS - - 10-11-10-30 1.5V • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9D-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-10-9-28 1.5V • •

G.SKILL F3-14900CL9Q-8GBXL(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.6V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/ 3GX(XMP)

3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB(4 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1866C9D3T1K3/ 6GX(XMP)

6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1866C11D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.5V • •

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Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMM

A-DATA AM2U16BC2P1 2GB SS A-DATA

3CCD-1509A EL1126T

- - • •

A-DATA AD31600E001GM(O)U3K 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V-1.85V • •

A-DATA AX3U1600XB2G79-2X(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • •

A-DATA AM2U16BC4P2

4GB DS

A-DATA

3CCD-1509A EL1126T

- •

•

A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.55V-1.75V • •

A-DATA AX3U1600XC4G79-2X(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-9-7-21 1.55V-1.75V • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1600C8D(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMD12GX3M6A1600C8(XMP) 12GB(6x2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C8(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB)

DS -

9-9-9-24 1.65V

• •

CORSAIR CMP4GX3M2C1600C7(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C8D G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1600C9 G(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMP8GX3M2A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •

CORSAIR CMZ8GX3M2A1600C7R(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-20 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1600C9(XMP) 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65V • •

Crucial BL25664BN1608.16FF(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - - - • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-2GBNQ(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRH(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 7-7-7-24 1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-8-24 XMP 1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-4GBRM(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.60V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBECO(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 XMP 1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9T-6GBNQ(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-8-7-24 1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL8D-8GBECO(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

GEIL GET316GB1600C9QC(XMP) 16GB ( 4x 4GB ) DS - - 9-9-9-28 1.6V • •

GEIL GV34GB1600C8DC(XMP) 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-28 1.6V • •

KINGMAX FLGD45F-B8MF7 MAEH(XMP) 1GB SS - - 7 - • •

KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8KJ9A FEIS(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

KINGMAX FLGE85F-B8MF7 MEEH(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7 - • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/4G 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - - 1.5V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/12GX(XMP) 12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON

KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/ 12GX(XMP)

12GB(3x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K4/16GX(XMP) 16GB ( 4GB x4 ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9AD3/2G 2GB DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KVR1600D3N11/2G-ES 2GB DS KTC

D1288JPN DPLD9U

11-11-11-28 1.35V-1.5V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C7D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 XMP 1.35V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3X2K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS - - - 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3T1BK3/6GX(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/8GX(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-27 1.65V • •

KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3P1K2/8G 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - - 1.5V • •

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2

P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability (continued)

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

Super Talent WA160UX6G9 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • •

Transcend JM1600KLN-8GK 8GB(4GBx2) DS Transcend TK483PCW3 - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EGJ1D(XMP) 2GB DS Asint 3128M8-GJ1D 9-9-9-24 1.6V • •

Asint SLA302G08-EGG1C(XMP)

4GB DS

Asint

302G08-GG1C -

- •

•

Asint SLA302G08-EGJ1C(XMP) 4GB DS Asint 302G08-GJ1C - - • •

Elixir M2P2G64CB8HC9N-DG(XMP) 2GB DS - - - - • •

Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 - • •

Mushkin 998659(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5~1.6V • •

PATRIOT PGS34G1600LLKA 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7V • •

SanMax

SMD-4G68HP-16KZ 4GB

DS HYNIX

H5TQ2G8 3BFR PBC

- -

• •

P8Z77-I DELUXE Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capability

Vendors Part No. Size

SS/ DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing Voltage

DIMM socket support (Optional)

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs

A-DATA AD31333001GOU 1GB SS A-Data

AD30908C8D151C E0906

- - • •

A-DATA AD3U1333C2G9 2GB SS A-DATA 3CCD-1509HNA1126L - - • •

A-DATA AD63I1B0823EV 2GB SS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AM2U139C2P1 2GB SS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • •

A-DATA AX3U1333C2G9-BP 2GB SS - - - - • •

A-DATA AD31333G001GOU 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

A-DATA AXDU1333GC2G9-2G(XMP) 4GB(2 x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24

1.25V-1.35V (low voltage)

• •

A-DATA AD31333G002GMU 2GB DS - - 8-8-8-24 1.65-1.85V • •

A-DATA AD63I1C1624EV 4GB DS A-Data 3CCA-1509A - - • •

A-DATA AM2U139C4P2 4GB DS ADATA 3CCD-1509A EL1127T - - • •

A-DATA SU3U1333W8G9-B 8GB DS ELPIDA J4208BASE-DJ-F - - • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSBG - - • •

Apacer 78.A1GC6.9L1 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808FEQSBG 9 - • •

Apacer AU02GFA33C9NBGC 2GB DS Apacer AM5D5808APQSBG - - • •

Apacer 78.B1GDE.9L10C 4GB DS Apacer AM5D5908CEHSBG - - • •

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 G 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 G 6GB(3x 2GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMD24GX3M6A1333C9(XMP) 24GB(6x4GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.60V • •

CORSAIR TW3X4G1333C9D G 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CM3X4GA1333C9N2 4GB DS CORSAIR

256MBDCJ GELC0401136

9-9-9-24 - • •

CORSAIR CMX4GX3M1A1333C9 4GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.50V • •

CORSAIR CMD8GX3M4A1333C7 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.60V • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS Micron 9FF22D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS Micron 9KF27D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF (XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65V • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

1.35V(low voltage)

• •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F -

1.35V(low voltage)

• •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK(XMP) 1GB SS G.SKILL - - - • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-3GBPK(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL

F3-10666CL8D4GBECO(XMP)

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-8-24 XMP 1.35V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-6GBPK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5~1.6V • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-8GBRH(XMP) 8GB(2 x 4GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5V • •

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